JAMB History · Section 2

Kanem-Borno

Section B: The Nigeria Area, 1800–1900

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Official JAMB History outline · Section B: The Nigeria Area, 1800–1900

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a. The long survival and collapse of the Saifawa dynasty.

Objective

Highlight the factors responsible for the long survival of the Saifawa dynasty and determine the factors that led to its collapse.

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b. Borno under the Shehus.

Objective

Examine Borno under the administration of the Shehus.

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c. Borno under Rabeh.

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Assess the role of Rabeh in Borno's history.

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d. Borno and the Sokoto Caliphate.

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Examine the historical relationship between Borno and the Sokoto Caliphate.

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