Zaria

Zaria, historically known as Zazzau, is a major city in Nigeria's Kaduna State, serving as the capital of the Zazzau Emirate. It was one of the original seven Hausa city-states, flourishing as a trade hub for Saharan caravans and unfortunately involved in the Hausa slave trade. The city experienced periods of influence from the Jukun Kingdom, Songhai Empire, and Fulani Jihad before British control in 1901.