Developments under El-Kanemi and the Shehus

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.

Lesson details

Class: SS2
Subject: History
Theme: Nigeria In The 19Th Century, I
Duration: 30:12

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.

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Developments under El-Kanemi and the Shehus

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