The Ilorin Revolt of 1835 was a crucial event in West African history that reshaped present-day Nigeria’s political and religious landscape. Originating within the Oyo Empire, Ilorin was an influential …
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The Formation of the Sokoto Caliphate (1804–1903): Usman dan Fodio’s Revolutionary Legacy
The Sokoto Caliphate, established between 1804 and 1903, is one of African history’s most significant Islamic empires. Led by Usman dan Fodio, a Fulani Islamic scholar and reformer, the jihad …