Daura Emirate
Masarautar Daura Al Amir Al Daura | |
|---|---|
  Location in Nigeria | |
| Coordinates: 13°2′11″N 8°19′4″E / 13.03639°N 8.31778°E | |
| Country | Nigeria |
| State | Katsina State |
| Government | |
| • Emir | Faruk Umar Faruk |
| Elevation | 474 m (1,558 ft) |
The Daura Emirate is a religious and traditional state in Northern Nigeria, the Emir of Daura still rules as a ceremonial hereditary monarch, and maintains a palace.[1] Muhammad Bashar became the emir in 1966, reigning for 41 years until his death in 2007, On 28 February 2007, Umar Faruk Umar became Emir of Daura succeeding Muhammad Bashar.
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