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Also known as Hausaland, Hausa Bakwai
The Hausa Kingdoms were a group of city-states between the Niger River and Lake Chad, traditionally seven "true" states: Daura, Kano, Katsina, Zazzau, Gobir, Rano and Biram. They grew rich from trade and crafts and often paid tribute to larger neighbours such as Songhai and Bornu. The Fulani jihad of Usman dan Fodio conquered them in the early 19th century.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 999 CE – 1808 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | West Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Type | group of city-states |
| Religion(s) | Traditional African religion, Islam |
Note on dates: Group entry covering Daura, Rano and Biram, which lack separately dated state articles; dates span from the traditional founding of Kano to the jihad.
Before & after
Followed by
Sokoto Caliphate Kingdom of Kano Kingdom of Katsina Zazzau Gobir
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.