Ngazargamu
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Ngazargamu is an ancient Nigerian city, it is 30 km east of Geidam in Yobo State. Birnin Ngazargamu was founded by Mai Ali Gaji, a 14C leader of the Kanem-Bornu Empire.
The city was then an important centre for trade and learning.
In 1812 Ngazargamu was besieged and destroyed by Malam Zaki, in the Fulani jihad.
[edit] External links
- http://yobestategov.com/ngazargamu.htm
- http://unx1.shsu.edu/~his_ncp/Kanem-Bornu.html
- http://www.travelsyt.com/borno-state.htm
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