Overview
Identify the major political, social and economic developments that took place in Bornu during the reign of El-kanemi. Compare these with developments under Shehu Umar. Identify the weak rulers that succeeded Shehu Umar. Examine the implication of this for the survival or otherwise of the empire.
What you'll learn
- The rule of El-Kanemi: political, social and economic developments.
- Developments under Shehu Umar: political, social and economic.
- Succession of weak rulers.
- Internal weakness; political instability, crumbling economy etc.
- Collapse of the empire.