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Name: Zabarma Emirate

Type: Polity

Start: 1871 AD

End: 1897 AD

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The Zabarima Emirate was a Zarma Islamic state that existed in what is today parts of African countries like Ghana and Burkina Faso from the 1860s until 1897.

Establishment


  • January 1871: The Zabarima Emirate was founded by the Islamic scholar and military leader, Samori Ture, who sought to establish a powerful state in the region. The emirate was known for its strong military and adherence to Islamic law, and it played a significant role in the political landscape of West Africa during the late 19th century.
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    1. Events


  • April 1897: In connection with the Anglo-French tensions around Bondoukou and the areas on the Black Volta, the British established the Protectorate of the Northern Territories of the Gold Coast in early 1897 to prevent the French and Germans from occupying the lands north of Asante in the fight against the privateer kings.

  • Disestablishment


  • April 1897: In connection with the Anglo-French tensions around Bondoukou and the areas on the Black Volta, the British established the Protectorate of the Northern Territories of the Gold Coast in early 1897 to prevent the French and Germans from occupying the lands north of Asante in the fight against the privateer kings.
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