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Traditional Ruler Seat

Emir of Daura Palace

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Palace of the Emir of Daura, seat of the oldest Hausa state according to the Bayajidda legend. Daura is the oldest city of Hausaland and mother of the Hausa Bakwai.

Location Details

Latitude: 13.03
Longitude: 8.32

Exact (town level)

About This Data

Traditional ruler seats shown are first-class and selected others.

This layer does not represent a complete list of all traditional institutions.

Sources

  • National Commission for Museums and Monuments (Nigeria)

    Federal Republic of Nigeria

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  • Kano Chronicle

    Historical Record

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