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Kano State

Kano State is a state in north-western Nigeria, created in 1967, with its capital at the city of Kano. It is one of the most populous states of Nigeria and is mainly Hausa and Muslim. Its territory covers the historic kingdom and emirate of Kano and neighbouring Hausa polities such as Rano, and in 2019 the state government created new emirates at Rano, Bichi, Gaya and Karaye.

Kano State
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Kingdom of Rano

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Kano State. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/kano-state
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