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Battle of Kansala
The Battle of Kansala was the siege of Kansala, capital of the Kaabu Empire, in 1867 by Fula forces from Futa Jallon and allies. Facing defeat, the Kaabu ruler is said to have blown up the city's gunpowder store, killing defenders and attackers alike. The fall of Kansala ended the Kaabu Empire.
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