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| Bornu | |
|---|---|
| 1387–1893 | |
 Flag | |
 Bornu around 1750 | |
| Capital | Gazargamu |
| Common languages | Kanuri |
| Government | Monarchy |
Bornu, also known as the Bornu Empire, was a state centered around Lake Chad. It was led by the Magomi tribe, whose members were considered descendants of the Kanem sultans.[1]:50
History[edit | edit source]
The Kanem Empire conquered the territory of Bornu after adopting Islam in 1130. A part of the Kanembu population fled to Bornu in the 14th and 15th centuries when the Tubu conquered Kanem.[1]:50
Government[edit | edit source]
The sultan of the Kanuri ruled with the participation of a council but retained absolute power. The son of the sultan's older sister was the heir to the throne. Bornu had a large army that included an armored cavalry, and soldiers received land in exchange for military service.[1]:51
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sík Endre (1970). The History of Black Africa, vol. 1: 'The Peoples of Black Africa before the End of the 15th Century; The Sudanese Peoples'. [PDF]