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Traditional Ruler Seat

Emir of Kano Palace (Gidan Rumfa)

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About

One of the oldest extant palaces in West Africa, built by Muhammad Rumfa (reigned 1463–1499). Rumfa also extended the city walls and established the great Kurmi Market.

Location Details

Latitude: 12
Longitude: 8.52

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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