Emir of Kano

Emir of Kano

The Emir of Kano is the traditional ruler of the Nigerian city of Kano, capital of the modern Kano State. Ado Bayero is the current emir.

History of the position

The first King of Kano was a Hausa known as Bagauda (said to be grandson of the mythical Bayajidda), and he ruled for about 66 years. In 1805, Fulani Islamic leader Usman dan Fodio conquered Kano, and further rulers were Fulani emirs.

ee also

*Gidan Rumfa, the emir's palace.
*List of rulers of Kano, full list of kings and emirs

References

*cite web |url= http://www.kanoonline.com/|title=Kano |accessdate=2007-05-17 |work= Kano Online
*cite news |title= Nigeria road trip: Kano|url= http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/1722164.stm|work=BBC News Online |publisher=BBC |date=2001-12-21 |accessdate=2007-05-17


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