Home >> Regional >> Africa >> Nigeria >> Society and Culture >> History >> Sokoto Jihad and Caliphate Some Contributions of the Sokoto Caliphate Scholars to the Study of Medicine Includes a brief history of the Sokoto Jihad (1804-1810) aimed at the restoration of Islam in Hausaland, which led to the Sokoto Caliphate; and a discussion of medical scholars of the time. Usman dan Fodio and the Sokoto Caliphate A history of the Sokoto Caliphate and its origins in the disenchantment of Muslim scholars and teachers with the insecurity of the Hausa states and Borno. Usuman dan Fodio A profile of the Fulani religious and political leader, who established the Sokoto caliphate. [The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001] Society: Religion and Spirituality: Islam: History: Expansion: Africa
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