Chronology of the Sefuwa (Kanem-Bornu)

The Chronology of the Sefuwa (Kanem-Bornu) concerns the rule of the Sefuwa dynasty first over Kanem, then over Kanem-Bornu and finally, since c. 1380, over Bornu alone. African historians presently use several conflicting chronologies for the history of Kanem-Bornu. Below the general principals for such a chronology are established and a list of the main kings of the Empire with the conflicting chronologies is provided.

Dating the kings of Kanem-Bornu

The Chronology of the Sefuwa kings of Kanem-Bornu has been dealt with on the basis of the lengths of reign provided by the dynastic records of the Sefuwa for the successive kings (mai) found in the Girgam.

Name of the king (mai) Barth 1857[1] Palmer 1936[2] Urvoy 1941[3]
(12) Hume 1086–1097 1086–1097 1085–1097
(17) Dunama Dibbalemi 1221–1259 1221–1259 1210–1224
(48) Ali Gajideni 1472–1504 1476–1503 1473–1507
(49) Idris Katakarmabe 1504–1526 1503–1526 1507–1529
(54) Idris Alauma 1571–1603 1570-1602/3 1580–1616

Bibliography

References

  1. Barth, Travels, II, 15-25, 581-602.
  2. Palmer, Bornu, 112-268.
  3. Urvoy "Chronologie", 27-31.

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See also

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