Bawa Jan Gwarzo

Bawa Jan Gwarzo
Sarkin Gobir
Ruler of Gobir
Reign1777 – 1790
PredecessorGambai
SuccessorYakuba
Bornc. 1715
Diedc. 1790
Alkalawa, Gobir
FatherBabari
Other namesDan Taka'ida

Bawa Jan Gwarzo (c. 1715 – c. 1790) was the ruler of the Hausa kingdom of Gobir from 1777 to 1795. He is remembered for his successful military exploits, particularly the continuation of the expansionist policies of his father, Sarkin Gobir Babari, making Gobir a formidable power in the region. His reign also saw the rise of Usman dan Fodio and his reformist movement.[1][2]

  1. ^ Hogben, S. J.; Kirk-Greene, A. H. M. (1966). The Emirates Of Northern Nigeria A Preliminary Survey Of Their Historical Traditions. Internet Archive. pp. 372–374.
  2. ^ Last, Murray (1967). The Sokoto Caliphate. Humanities Press. pp. 7–8.