Sokoto Caliphate Archives

The Ilorin Revolt of 1835: From the Oyo Empire to the Sokoto Caliphate

Akeem Olamilekan SalaudeenNovember 15, 20240145 views

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…

The Formation of the Sokoto Caliphate (1804–1903): Usman dan Fodio’s Revolutionary Legacy

Akeem Olamilekan SalaudeenNovember 1, 20240164 views

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…