Maouri people
The Maouri people are an
Djerma language (or Zarma).[1] When using the Zarma language, they are known as the Arawa people.[2]
The establishment of the Maouri people is uncertain, though many sources indicate descent from the
Bornu Empire. The Maouri established two capitals in Matankari and Lougou, with religious authority based in Bagaji.[2]
The Maouri are
Fulani jihads and subsequent establishment of the Sokoto Caliphate.[3]
The Maouri were also subject to colonization by European powers. The Maouri lands were traded between the English and French colonies in West Africa under various treaties between 1890 and 1906.Voulet-Chanoine Mission at the Battle of Lougou. The town ultimately fell, though Sarraounia's forces managed a retreat and were able to inflict ten casualties on the much more numerous and better-armed French soldiers.[2] The French later massacred the neighboring Konni town of Birni-N'Konni in revenge.[5]
Today the Maouri are traders and farmers, and have a reputation as industrious people.[citation needed]
References
- ^ Société Belge d'Études Coloniales (September 1905). "Le Territoire français Niger-Tchad". Bulletin de la Société Belge d'Études Coloniales. 12: 449–523.
- ^ ISBN 978-0810870901.
- ISBN 978-1405380706.
- ^ Thom, Derrick J. (1975). The Niger-Nigeria boundary, 1890-1906: a study of ethnic frontiers and a colonial boundary. Ohio University, Center for International Studies. pp. 42.
- ISBN 978-0816646289.
