Kingdom of Zazzau
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The Kingdom of Zazzau was a Hausa kingdom centered on the city of Zaria in northern Nigeria, established in the early second millennium. It was conquered in 1804 during the jihad of Usman dan Fodio, leading to a dynasty change. Today, it exists as the Zaria Emirate, a non-sovereign monarchy within Nigeria.