Polity Kaarta

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A precolonia kingdom west to Mali, founded in it XVII century by the population of the Bambaras.

Establishment

  • January 1651: Kaarta was a historical kingdom in western Mali, founded in the 17th century by the Bambaras.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • January 1682: In 1681, the territory shown on the map was under the rule of the Kingdom of Khasso.
  • January 1708: SarakholĂ©s was a prominent leader from Kaarta who peacefully established the kingdom of Galam in 1707 without any military conflict. This marked the beginning of a new era in the region, with Galam becoming a significant political entity under his rule.
  • January 1726: The Imamate of Futa Jallon is founded in 1725 by a Fulani-led jihadists.
  • January 1804: Kingdom of Khasso conquered by Kaarta.
  • January 1849: The Toucouleur Empire was established in 1848.

Disestablishment

  • January 1855: Kaarta conquered by Toucouleur Empire.