Sultanate of Bagirmi

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Sultanate of Bagirmi
1480/1522–1897
Bornu Empire
Capital
  • Massenya (1522–1893)
  • Chekna (1893–1897)
Common languages
Gaourang II
Historical eraEarly modern period
• Established
1480/1522
• Islam becomes state religion
1568–1608
• French protectorate established
1897
• French dominance secured
1901
Area
• Total
70.000[1] sq mi (181.30 km2)
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Bulala
French Chad

The Sultanate or Kingdom of Bagirmi or Baghermi[2] (French: Royaume du Baguirmi) was a kingdom and Islamic sultanate southeast of Lake Chad in central Africa. It was founded in either 1480 or 1522 and lasted until 1897, when it became a French protectorate. Its capital was Massenya, north of the Chari River and close to the border to modern Cameroon. The kings wore the title Mbang.

History

"Horseman from Bagirmi" by Dixon Denham, 1823.
Abd ar Rahman Gwaranga
(Left), c. 1918.

The

pagan tribes in the area,[2] including the area's Saras, Gaberi, Somrai, Gulla, Nduka, Nuba, and Sokoro.[3]
He and his successors continued to use the title "mbang" alongside that of "sultan".

The

Libyan coast.[3] During the reign of Mbang Muhammad al-Amin (r. 1751–1785) Bagirmi became independent again, although the tributary status remained.[4]

Early in the 19th century, Bagirmi fell into decay and was threatened by the

Nigeria along the Benue.[3]

Legacy

The

Mbang
".

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Germany agreed not to interfere with French interests in the region by a convention signed March 15, 1894, and Britain by a convention signed March 21, 1899.[3]
  1. ^ a b c d e Zehnle 2017, p. 30.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h EB (1878).
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m EB (1911).
  4. ^ Zehnle 2017, p. 31.

References

  • Baynes, T. S., ed. (1878), "Baghermi" , Encyclopædia Britannica, vol. 3 (9th ed.), New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, p. 234
  • Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911), "Bagirmi" , Encyclopædia Britannica, vol. 3 (11th ed.), Cambridge University Press, p. 201
  • Zehnle, Stephanie (2017). "Baguirmi". In Saheed Aderinto (ed.). African Kingdoms: An Encyclopedia of Empires and Civilizations. ABC-CLIO. pp. 29–32. .

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