Gidan Rumfa

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The Soron Gabjeje gateway, which leads to the palace's Soron Gabjeje court.
The Soron Gabjeje gateway, which leads to the palace's Soron Gabjeje court.

The Gidan Rumfa is the palace of the Emir of Kano. Located in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, the complex underwent a major expansion by Muhammad Rumfa in the late fifteenth century.[1] It currently has an area of 33 acres.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Emir's Place at Kano. ArchNet. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Retrieved on 2007-05-06.
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