Aliyu Karami

علي كرمي

Aliyu Karami, the caliph of the Sokoto caliphate, ruling 1866–1867 CE. 1

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Caliph

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  • RulertowardSokoto Caliphate · 1866 CE · 1283 AH† – 1867 CE · 1284 AH†Historical

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Aliyu Karami — Aliyu Karami, the caliph of the Sokoto caliphate, ruling 1866–1867 CE. 1 1.

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

People and things also explored

Sokoto Caliphate· Abubakar II· Aliyu Babba ibn Bello· Ahmadu Rufai· Ahmadu Atiku· Battle of Guémoukoura (1872)· Battle of Segou (1861)· Abd al-Rahman

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  1. Wikidata
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Sokoto Caliphate

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