Henry Barth discovered its Royal Chronicles or Diwan in 1850, four years after its late struggles with the Fulani caused it to be absorbed by the Wadai Kingdom.
Henry Barth discovered its Royal Chronicles or Diwan in 1850, four years after its late struggles with the Fulani caused it to be absorbed by the Wadai Kingdom. Trade allowed their first capital, Njimi, to grow wealthy and under rulers like Umme they converted to Islam. Idris Alooma came to power in 1575 and extended their kingdom with his wars. It was the rise of the upstart Bulala people that forced the capital to move west of Lake Chad resulting in this empire's oddly hyphenated name. FTP identify this African kingdom ruled by the Seyf dynasty.
Henry Barth discovered its Royal Chronicles or Diwan in 1850, four years after its late struggles with the Fulani caused it to be absorbed by the Wadai Kingdom.
Kanem-Bornu (prompt on either name)