Kanajeji, King of Kano, dies

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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Kano was defeated by Zaria around the turn of the century. The Kings of Kano had recently converted to the Islamic faith, but as a result of this defeat King Kanajeji rejected the new religion. It was not until the middle of the fifteenth century that Islam again became a significant force in the kingdom.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Kanajeji, King of Kano, dies". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=9630, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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