Bornu under the Shehus The emergence of El-kanemi

Overview

Describe the general conditions in Bornu States at the beginning of the 19th century. Discuss the impact of weak rulers on Bornu. Examine the link between events in Gobir and those in Bornu. Examine the circumstances that led to the emergence of El-kanemi in Bornu.

Lesson details

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

What you'll learn

Bornu at the beginning of the 19th century had weak army, disgruntled minorities etc.
The Fulani rebellion in Bornu.
The crisis in Bornu and the invitation of el-Kanemi.
The coming of el-Kanemi, the restoration of order, the total collapse of the Seifawa dynasty and the beginning of El-kanemi’s Shehu dynasty.

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Bornu under the Shehus The emergence of El-kanemi

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