Gwarsum
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Gwarsum was a 19th-century leader of the Ningi chiefdom
. Little is known about him, but from around 1807 he looked to increased the size of his chiefdom in the area that is now Butawa Territory. He was known to have secured a victory over the Emir of Kano, Ibrahim Dabo
, which had an impact on relations in the area and sparked off numerous conflicts.
After his death he was succeeded by his son Tunsuru and then his other son Garta.
Ningi Chiefdom
The Ningi Chiefdom was a chiefdom in central Africa which existed from around 1847 to 1902 when it was defeated by the British. It was established initially following the Sokoto Caliphate Revolt, a non-Muslim group of mountaineers who throughout the 19th century showed great resistance to the...
. Little is known about him, but from around 1807 he looked to increased the size of his chiefdom in the area that is now Butawa Territory. He was known to have secured a victory over the Emir of Kano, Ibrahim Dabo
Ibrahim Dabo
Ibrahim Dabo was Emir of Kano from 1819 to 1846. Of the Sullubawa clan, he embarked upon policies to centralize the administration and raise revenue.During his tenure as emir he was responsible for establishing several ribats, including Fanisau and Waceni...
, which had an impact on relations in the area and sparked off numerous conflicts.
After his death he was succeeded by his son Tunsuru and then his other son Garta.