Sultanate of Bagirmi
Sultanate of Bagirmi was a state in Lake Chad basin (North and West Africa) that lasted from 1522 to 1897 CE, about 375 years. Its people spoke Nilo-Saharan languages (Kanuri, Songhai, Nubian, Luo, Maasai).
Muslim sultanate southeast of Lake Chad that raided its southern neighbours for slaves and paid tribute to Bornu and Wadai in turn. It accepted French protection in 1897.
See Sultanate of Bagirmi on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1522 to 1897 CE
- Duration
- 375 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Lake Chad basin, North and West Africa
- Language family
- Nilo-Saharan
- Capital
- Massenya
Events in North and West Africa during its time
- Battle of Shimbra Kure
- Battle of Tondibi
- Peak of the Atlantic slave trade
- Napoleon invades Egypt
- Usman dan Fodio's jihad
- Suez Canal opens
- Berlin Conference
- Battle of Adwa
Neighbours in North and West Africa
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Mali Empire
- Songhai Empire
- Kingdom of Benin
- Bornu Empire
- Oyo Empire
- Hafsids
- Funj Sultanate of Sennar
- Regency of Algiers
- Alaouite Sultanate of Morocco
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Republic of Venice
- Swahili city-states
- Holy Roman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Ayutthaya Kingdom
- Mughal Empire
- Portuguese Brazil
Questions
When did Sultanate of Bagirmi exist?
1522 to 1897 CE, about 375 years.
Where was Sultanate of Bagirmi?
Lake Chad basin, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Massenya.
What language did Sultanate of Bagirmi speak?
Nilo-Saharan. This family includes Kanuri, Songhai, Nubian, Luo, Maasai.