Diakhao

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Diakhao (Serer proper : Jaxaaw[1]) is a city in the west of Senegal.

History

Further information: Serer history (medieval era to present) and The Battle of Fandane-Thiouthioune

Diakhao was the last capital of the pre-colonial Serer Kingdom of Sine.[2] It has several sites classified as historical monuments.[3] It houses the tombs of the Serer kings such as Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof (king of Sine), the tombs of the Guelowars, the Lingeers and the Kanger (or Kangeer) baobab, a place of libation of the kings of Sine (Maad a Sinig).

In 1867 at the Surprise of Mbin o Ngor (a surprise attack against the Serers by the Muslim marabout which precipitated the Battle of Fandane-Thiouthioune), Diakhao was burned to the ground by the marabouts. To rebuild his capital (Diakhao), Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak implemented new tax measures throughout the Sine. Although Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak had no problem collecting taxes in other areas of Sine, he failed in Joal, one of the principalities of Sine occupied by the French administration. For years he tried to exercise his authority in Joal. In August 1871, he went to Joal to deal with the French and exercise his authority in the area. He was as assassinated.[4][5][6]

Administration

Diakhao is the capital of the rural community of Diakhao and the Diakhao Arrondissement, which is located in the Department of Fatick (in Fatick).[7]

Geography

The closest localities are Soror, Gadoguene, Ndidor, Tela, Maronem, Ngekor, Ndofene, Ndofane and Ndielem Farha.

Population

Diakhao, which is inhabitted by the Serer people is one of the Serer countries.[8][9] According to PEPAM (Programme d'eau potable et d'assainissement du Millénaire), the estimated population is 3429.[10]

See also

  • Serer ancient history
  • Index of Serer royalty

References

  1. ↑ (French) Gravrand, Henry, "La Civilisation Sereer - Cosaan", Nouvelles Editions africaines (1983), p 202, ISBN 2723608778
  2. ↑ (English) Sheridan, Michael J., Nyamweru, Celia, " African sacred groves: ecological dynamics & social change", James Currey (2008), p 141, ISBN 0821417894
  3. ↑ Arrêté du 27 mars 2003 Senegal Ministry of Culture
  4. ↑ (French) Sarr, Alioune, "Histoire du Sine-Saloum (Sénégal)." Introduction, bibliographie et notes par Charles Becker. Version légèrement remaniée par rapport à celle qui est parue en 1986-87. pp 37-39
  5. ↑ (English) Klein, Martin A., "Islam and Imperialism in Senegal, Sine-Saloum 1847–1914", Edinburgh University Press (1968), pp 56-106, ISBN 85224 029 5
  6. ↑ (French) "L'epopee de Sanmoon Fay", Ethiopiques n°54 revue semestrielle de culture négro-africaine Nouvelle série volume 7 2e semestre (1991)
  7. ↑ (English) Colvin, Lucie Gallistel, "The Uprooted of the western Sahel: migrants' quest for cash in the Senegambia", Praeger (1981),pp 149-155
  8. ↑ (English) Colvin, Lucie Gallistel, "The Uprooted of the western Sahel: migrants' quest for cash in the Senegambia" Praeger (1981), pp 151-156
  9. ↑ (French) RÉPUBLIQUE DU SÉNÉGAL
  10. ↑ (French) Diakhao (in) PEPAM

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Coordinates: 14°28′N 16°18′W / 14.467°N 16.300°W / 14.467; -16.300

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