Wadai Sultanate

Wadai Sultanate was a state in Lake Chad basin (North and West Africa) that lasted from 1635 to 1912 CE, about 277 years. Its people spoke Nilo-Saharan languages (Kanuri, Songhai, Nubian, Luo, Maasai).

Maba sultanate of eastern Chad that grew strong on the caravan trade to Benghazi and sacked Bagirmi's capital in 1871. France conquered it by 1912.

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Facts

Dates: 1635 to 1912 CE
Duration: 277 years
Type: State
Region: Lake Chad basin, North and West Africa
Language family: Nilo-Saharan
Capital: Ouara, later Abéché

Events in North and West Africa during its time

1700 Peak of the Atlantic slave trade
1798 Napoleon invades Egypt
1804 Usman dan Fodio's jihad
1869 Suez Canal opens
1884 Berlin Conference
1896 Battle of Adwa

Neighbours in North and West Africa

Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE
Mali Empire c. 1235 to 1670 CE
Kingdom of Benin c. 1180 to 1897 CE
Bornu Empire c. 1387 to 1893 CE
Oyo Empire c. 1400 to 1836 CE
Funj Sultanate of Sennar 1504 to 1821 CE
Regency of Algiers 1516 to 1830 CE
Alaouite Sultanate of Morocco 1666 to 1912 CE
Ashanti Empire 1701 to 1901 CE
Saadi Sultanate 1510 to 1659 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East
Portuguese Empire 1415 to 1999 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Kongo c. 1390 to 1914 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ayutthaya Kingdom 1351 to 1767 CE, Southeast Asia
Mughal Empire 1526 to 1857 CE, South Asia
Portuguese Brazil 1500 to 1815 CE, South America

Questions

When did Wadai Sultanate exist?

1635 to 1912 CE, about 277 years.

Where was Wadai Sultanate?

Lake Chad basin, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Ouara, later Abéché.

What language did Wadai Sultanate speak?

Nilo-Saharan. This family includes Kanuri, Songhai, Nubian, Luo, Maasai.