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  1. Muhammad Rumfa - Wikipedia

    • Rumfa is widely considered to be Kano's greatest king. Some of the structures he built and the administrative reforms during his reign are still being used in Kano today. The Kings palace, Gidan Rumfa, is named after him. So is the prestigious Rumfa college, Kano. See more

    Overview

    Muhammad dan Yakubu, pronunciation known as Muhammad Rumfapronunciation was the sultan of Kano from 1463 … See more

    Lineage and accession

    The lineage of Muhammad Rumfa and his two predecessors is the subject of much debate. The Kano Chronicle lists Rumfa as the son of Yakubu, the nineteenth ruler of Kano and Fasima Berana (a Kanuri name). However, s… See more

    Sultan of Kano

    “He was a good man, just and learned. He can have no equal in might, from the time of the founding of Kano, until it shall end...surely there was no Sarki more powerful than Rumfa”
    Rumfa suc… See more

    Personal life

    Muhammad Rumfa was said to have taken every first born virgin for himself and had a thousand concubines. His most notable spouse is the influential Madaki Auwa, with whom he sired his successor, Abdullahi dan RumfaSee more

    Biography in the Kano Chronicle

    Below is a full biography of Muhammad Rumfa (or Muhammad Rimfa) from Palmer's 1908 English translation of the Kano Chronicle.
    The 20th Sarki was Mohamma, son of Yakubu, co… See more

    External links

    "Emir's Place at Kano". ArchNet. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Archived from the original on 2006-02-10. Retrieved 2007-05-06. See more

     
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  1. Muhammad Dan Yakubu

    Muhammad Dan Yakubu, known as Muhammad Rumfa, was the Sultan of Kano from 1463 until 1499. His reign was characterized by wealth and opulence and signalled the rise of the Sultanate’s commercial dominance in the region.
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  2. Muḥammad Rumfa | king of Kano | Britannica - Encyclopedia …

    Camel caravans brought prosperity under Mohamman Rumfa (1463–99), the greatest of Kano’s Hausa kings, who established the Kurmi Market, built the Juma’at Mosque (restored) and a …

     
  3. Nigerians In History: Muhammad Rumfa

    Muhammad Rumfa was a Sultan of the Sultanate of Kano, located in modern-day Kano State, Northern Nigeria. He reigned from 1463 until 1499. Rumfa was the son of Yakubu, the nineteenth ruler of Kano and his mother, Fasima Berana.

  4. Sultanate of Kano - Wikipedia

    In the reign of Muhammadu Rumfa, the Sultanate succeeded in maintaining its independence when the Sultan took the daughter of Askia the Great, Auwa, as his wife. Later on, the …

  5. #AfricanAwarenessMonth - Muhammad Rumfa …

    Feb 17, 2023 · Muhammad Dan Yakubu, known as Muhammad Rumfa, was the Sultan of Kano from 1463 until 1499. His reign was characterized by wealth and opulence and signalled the rise of the Sultanate’s commercial dominance in …

  6. The complete history of Kano (999-1903)

    Apr 23, 2023 · Yakubu was suceeded by Muhammad Rumfa (r. 1463-1499) who fundamentally reorganized Kano's political institutions. Rumfa is credited with several innovations in …

  7. Palace of the Emir of Kano - ngConsulate

    The 14 hectare Emir of Kano Palace is the oldest and largest traditional palace in Northern Nigeria built by Sarkin Muhammadu Rumfa between 1463 and 1499 during and after which time …

  8. About: Muhammad Rumfa - DBpedia Association

    Muhammad Dan Yakubu, known as Muhammad Rumfa was the Sultan of Kano from 1463 until 1499. His reign was characterized by wealth and opulence and signaled the rise of the …

  9. Negotiating power in medieval west-Africa: …

    Dec 19, 2021 · Muhammad Rumfa was the son of the preceding king of Kano Yakubu (1452-146AD) but was regarded as founding a new dynasty (referred to as the “rumfawa”) because he …

  10. Lesson Note On Early Heroes And Heroines In Nigeria III

    Jan 23, 2024 · Muhammadu Rumfa (1456-1499) ruled the Kano Kingdom. He’s a hero because of his leadership and contributions to Kano’s progress. Built protective walls around kano, …

  11. List of rulers of Kano - Wikipedia

    This is a list of rulers of Kano since the establishment of the Bagauda Dynasty in 998. The early rulers are known almost exclusively from a single source, the Kano Chronicle, [3] which was …

  12. Sarkin Muhammadu Rumfa: The man who was behind the

    in this episode we delve into the fascinating life of Sarkin Muhammadu Rumfa, the leader with the building blocks of Nigerian education. I also discuss his involvement in Kano/ Nigerian...

  13. Sarki Muhammad Rumfa & Emperor Semamun

    Muhammad Rumfa became ruler of the Hausa city-state of Kano in 1463. He greatly extended the walls of the city and built an imposing new palace, the Gidan Rumfa, with courtly attendants …

  14. Establishment of the State - Kano Emirate

    Aug 5, 2015 · The most famous was Sarkin Kano Muhammad Rumfa (1463-1499 CE/867-904 AH). The Kano Chronicle has stated that: “He can have no equal in might from the time of …

  15. The History of Sarkin Muhammad Rumfa

    Mar 27, 2023 · Muhammad Dan Yakubu, known as Muhammad Rumfa was the Sultan of Kano from 1463 until 1499. His reign was characterized by wealth and opulence and signaled the …

  16. Sarki Rumfa and wrote a Treatise on the art of government, but actually settled in Kano and established a community of North African Muslims that eventually assimilated into the society …

  17. Muhammad Rumfa - Wikiwand

    Muhammad dan Yakubu, known as Muhammad Rumfa was the sultan of Kano from 1463 until 1499. His reign was characterized by wealth and opulence and signaled the ri...

  18. Triple heritage: The appointment and coronation of Kano emirs …

    Jul 3, 2021 · Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Rumfa was the culmination of Hausa tradition in Kano and the first component of the ‘triple heritage’. The first Emir brought by the Jihad was Sulaiman …

  19. Gidan Makama: Kano’s 500-Year-Old Palace-Turned-Museum

    Nov 21, 2015 · A Makama in those days of kingship in Kano is a personal assistant to the king but in today’s Emirate Council he is a District Head and king maker. Oral history shows that in the …

  20. Exploring six-century-old link between Kano and Algerian scholar, …

    On Monday, December 20, 2022, the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero traveled to Algiers, on the invitation of the Algerian government to attend an international conference on the life …