Usman Zamnagawa
Usman Zamnagawa Dan Shekarau, known as Usman Zamnagawa was the King of Kano from 1343 to 1349.[1]
| Usman Zamnagawa | |
|---|---|
| Sarkin Kano | |
| Reign | 1343-1349 |
| Predecessor | Tsamiya |
| Successor | Yaji I |
| Born | Usman Dan Shekarau |
| House | Bagauda |
| Father | Shekarau |
| Mother | Kumyerku |
Ascension and Reign
Usman became King after he usurped his half brother Tsamiya and murdered him which earned him the epithet "Zamnagawa".[2] His reign was characterized by peace throughout the land. At the behest of the Rumawa whose town had become populated and prosperous, he made his son "Sarkin Rumawa". He ruled for seven years and was succeeded by his Nephew, Ali Yaji Dan Tsamiya. [3]
References
- Hiskett, M. (1957). "The Kano Chronicle". Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland (1/2): 79–81. ISSN 0035-869X. JSTOR 25201990.
- "Kano | historical kingdom, Nigeria". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
- "Tsibiri: The Sarki and the Red Snake". Oxford Reference. Retrieved 2020-07-28.
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