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Empire of Great Fulo

Also known as Denianke Kingdom

1512 – 1776 CE · about 264 years

The Empire of Great Fulo was a Fula state in the Senegal River valley (Futa Toro) founded by Koli Tenguella, ruled by the Denianke dynasty. At its height it dominated much of the Senegambia. The Islamic revolution of the Torodbe ended it in 1776.

Key facts

Dates1512 – 1776 CE
RegionWest Africa
ContinentAfrica
CapitalTumbere-Jiinde
FounderKoli Tenguella
Religion(s)Traditional African religion, Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Jolof Empire Mali Empire

Followed by

Imamate of Futa Toro

Sources

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