Polity Zamfara

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Was one of the many precolonial polities created by the Hausa people in Niger and Nigeria.

Establishment

  • January 1201: Zamfara Kingdom was established in the 11th century and flourished up to 16th century as a city-state.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • January 1743: The Hausa kingdom of Gobir expands to include Zinder (Niger) and Sabon Birni (Nigeria).

Disestablishment

  • January 1765: The state of Zamfara was suppressed by Gobir.