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Muhammad Rumfa

r. c. 1463–1499 · 15th century

Muhammad Rumfa was ruler of the Hausa kingdom of Kano from about 1463 to 1499. He extended the city walls, built the Gidan Rumfa palace, founded the Kurmi market and strengthened Islam at court, receiving the North African scholar al-Maghili, who wrote him a treatise on government. His reign made Kano a leading centre of trade and learning.

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Hausa kingdomsMilitary, Governance, Summary

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Kingdom of Kano

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Muhammad Rumfa. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/muhammad-rumfa
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