Kingdom of Jimma
Kingdom of Jimma was a state in Horn of Africa (North and West Africa) that lasted from c. 1790 to 1932 CE, about 142 years. Its people spoke Cushitic languages (Somali, Oromo, Beja, Afar).
Largest of the Oromo Gibe kingdoms, a Muslim state that prospered on coffee, ivory and slaves. Under Abba Jifar II it paid tribute to Menelik, and Haile Selassie annexed it in 1932.
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Facts
- Dates
- c. 1790 to 1932 CE
- Duration
- 142 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Horn of Africa, North and West Africa
- Language family
- Cushitic
- Capital
- Jiren
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
- Mughal Empire
- Portuguese Brazil
- New Spain
- Viceroyalty of Peru
Questions
When did Kingdom of Jimma exist?
c. 1790 to 1932 CE, about 142 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.
Where was Kingdom of Jimma?
Horn of Africa, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Jiren.
What language did Kingdom of Jimma speak?
Cushitic. This family includes Somali, Oromo, Beja, Afar.