Muhammadu Tambari

محمد تمباري

Muhammadu Tambari, the caliph of the Sokoto caliphate, ruling 1931–1938 CE. 1

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  • RulertowardSokoto Caliphate · 1924 CE · 1342 AH† – 1931 CE · 1350 AH†Historical

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Muhammadu Tambari — Muhammadu Tambari, the caliph of the Sokoto caliphate, ruling 1931–1938 CE. 1 1.

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Predecessor of
Hasan dan Mu'azu
Ruled over
Sokoto Caliphate
Successor of
Muhammadu Mai Turare
His reign saw
Battle of Al-Khader (1936)· Battle of Dayrabun (1933)· Goharshad Mosque Incident· Hejaz Rebellion (1932)· Iraqi Shia Revolts of 1935–1936· Saudi–Yemeni War

People and things also explored

Sokoto Caliphate· Muhammadu Attahiru II· Siddiq Abubakar III· Hasan dan Mu'azu· Muhammadu Mai Turare· Battle of Hafr al-Batin (1929)· Battle of Nurunyu (1917)· Battle of Sabilla

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  1. Wikidata
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Sokoto Caliphate

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