Muhammad Rumfa
Muhammad Rumfa was Emir of the Hausa city-state Kano, located in modern-day Kano State, northern Nigeria. He reigned from 1463 until 1499.[1] Among Rumfa's accomplishments were extending the city walls, building a large palace, the Gidan Rumfa, promoting slaves to governmental positions[1] and establishing the Kurmi Market.[2] He was also responsible for much of the Islamization of Kano,[2] as he urged prominent residents to convert.[1]
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References
- ^ a b c "50 Greatest Africans - Sarki Muhammad Rumfa & Emperor Semamun". When We Ruled. Every Generation Media. http://www.whenweruled.com/articles.php?lng=en&pg=25. Retrieved 2007-05-05.
- ^ a b "Caravans Across the Desert: Marketplace". AFRICA: One Continent. Many Worlds.. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Foundation. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. http://web.archive.org/web/20070930021007/http://www.nhm.org/africa/tour/desert/030.htm. Retrieved 2007-05-06.
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