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Usman was a teacher to Yunfa before his ascent to the throne of Gobir. Usman also had a large following in Gobir which was increasing rapidly. He had a large community of preachers and teachers. It is said the Usman helped Yunfa secure the throne as the number of candidates eligible for the throne
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but that did not stop Yunfa from attempting his assassination plot. When they met face to face, he pulled out his pistol and tried to shoot at Usman. The pistol backfired and wounded him in the hand. This act by Yunfa sent a clear message to Usman that negotiating with him was off the table.
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were numerous. A year after Yunfa became Sultan, he attempted to kill the Shaikh in fear of his growing influence and proposed religious reforms. Yunfa invited the Shaikh to a meeting of which the Shaikh agreed to. Usman came with his brother,
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In late 1803, Yunfa seized some Muslim captives at Gimbana, but when the captives passed dan Fodio's hometown of
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However, dan Fodio soon launched a successful campaign against
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Nafata
Alkalawa
pronunciation
Gobir
Hausaland
Nigeria
Nafata
Islamic
Shaikh Usman dan Fodio
Abdullahi
Degel
nomad
Amir al-Mu'minin
caliphate
Hausaland
Battle of Tsuntua
Kebbi
Gwandu
Alkalawa



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