Muhammad Kisoki

Muhammad Kisoki
Sarkin Kano
Reign1509 - 1565
PredecessorAbdullahi Dan Rumfa
SuccessorYakufu Dan Kisoki
BornMuhammad Dan Abdullahi
HouseBagauda Dynasty
FatherAbdullahi Dan Rumfa
MotherIya Lamis
ReligionIslam

Muhammad Dan Abdullahi, known as Muhammad Kisoki, was the Sultan of Kano from 1509 until his death in 1565. His 56-year reign is the longest of the state's Rumfawa era.[1]

Under his leadership, Kano reached the zenith of its influence, achieving full independence and gaining suzerainty over the Seven Hausa States.[2] He also launched an expedition into Bornu and was able to decisively repel a reprisal attack by the Mai.[3] In doing this, he dissolved the suzerainty that had been established decades earlier in the reign of Abdullahi Burja.[4] He solidified his power in Kano by strategically promoting his kinsmen into powerful positions and was able to appropriate power from the Kano Council.[5]

His reign also saw the continued influx of scholars from neighboring kingdoms and the construction of multiple mosques and schools throughout Kano, further establishing the state as a learning center.[6]

Kisoki's death created a power vacuum that marked the beginning of the First Kanoan Civil War.[7]

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