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West AfricaAfrica

Imamate of Futa Jallon

1725 – 1912 CE · about 187 years

The Imamate of Futa Jallon was a Fula Muslim state in the highlands of what is now Guinea, founded through a jihad led by Alfa Ibrahim (Karamokho Alfa). It alternated power between two leading families. France incorporated it into its colony in the late 19th century.

Key facts

Dates1725 – 1912 CE
RegionWest Africa
ContinentAfrica
Typeimamate
CapitalTimbo
FounderAlfa Ibrahim
Religion(s)Sunni Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Kaabu

Followed by

Second French colonial empire

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.