Imamate of Futa Jallon
Imamate of Futa Jallon was a state in West Africa coast and forest (North and West Africa) that lasted from 1725 to 1896 CE, about 171 years. Its people spoke Niger-Congo languages (Mande, Yoruba, Akan, Fula, Wolof, Igbo (non-Bantu)).
Fula Islamic state in the highlands of Guinea founded after a jihad, ruled by alternating almamys from two families. France absorbed it in 1896.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1725 to 1896 CE
- Duration
- 171 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- West Africa coast and forest, North and West Africa
- Language family
- Niger-Congo
- Capital
- Timbo
Events in North and West Africa during its time
- 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)
- Kingdom of Benin
- Bornu Empire
- Oyo Empire
- Funj Sultanate of Sennar
- Regency of Algiers
- Alaouite Sultanate of Morocco
- Ashanti Empire
- French Algeria
- Muhammad Ali dynasty (Khedivate)
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Republic of Venice
- Holy Roman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Ayutthaya Kingdom
- Mughal Empire
- Portuguese Brazil
- New Spain
Questions
When did Imamate of Futa Jallon exist?
1725 to 1896 CE, about 171 years.
Where was Imamate of Futa Jallon?
West Africa coast and forest, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Timbo.
What language did Imamate of Futa Jallon speak?
Niger-Congo. This family includes Mande, Yoruba, Akan, Fula, Wolof, Igbo (non-Bantu).