Imamate of Futa Jallon

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Was a West African theocratic state based in the Fouta Djallon highlands of modern Guinea.

Establishment

January 1726: The Imamate of Futa Jallon is founded in 1725 by a Fulani-led jihadists.

Chronology

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1. Events

January 1849: The Toucouleur Empire was established in 1848.

January 1868: Kansala, the imperial capital of Kaabu Empire, was annexed by Futa Jallon during the 19th century Fula jihads.

January 1876: Kingdom of Jolof conquered by Imamate of Futa Jallon.

January 1885: In 1883 and 1884, with the support of his brother Ludwig, a director of the Württembergische Vereinsbank in Stuttgart, Colin established trading posts of his own in the unclaimed areas of Baga und Sousou and along the Dubreka river, including one at Bramaia, and signed agreements with the local rulers.

January 1891: By 1890, the colony of Senegal practically covered all the territories of modern-day Senegal.

November 1896: The battle of Porédaka on November 13, 1896, is a minor engagement during which the French colonial troops in the company of Modi Oumarou Bademba and Alpha Ibrahima Fougouba decisively defeat the last forces of Almamy Bocar Biro Barry last almamy of Fouta Djallon, after which the Fouta Djallon is annexed to the Senegambian Confederation.