Aliyu Babba ibn Bello

علي بابا بن بلو

Aliyu Babba ibn Bello, the caliph of the Sokoto caliphate, ruling 1842–1859 CE. 1

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  • RulertowardSokoto Caliphate · 1842 CE · 1258 AH† – 1859 CE · 1275 AH†Historical

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Aliyu Babba ibn Bello — Aliyu Babba ibn Bello, the caliph of the Sokoto caliphate, ruling 1842–1859 CE. 1 1.

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Predecessor of
Ahmadu Atiku
Ruled over
Sokoto Caliphate
Successor of
Abubakar Atiku

People and things also explored

Sokoto Caliphate· Aliyu Karami· Muhammad Bello· Abubakar Atiku· Ahmadu Atiku· Battle of Òsogbo (1838)· Battle of Segou (1861)· Mugbamugba War

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  1. Wikidata
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Sokoto Caliphate

A caliphate established in 1804 CE and ended in 1903 CE.