Mallam Muhammadu Bangana
Born
Kebbi, Northern Nigeria
Other namesMallam Dendo, Manko
OccupationPolitical leader
Known forFounding the Bida Emirate in Nupe Kingdom

Mallam Muhammadu Bangana (also known as Mallam Dendo or Manko) was a prominent historical figure in the 19th century in what is now modern-day Nigeria. He hailed from the Fulani community in Kebbi, located in the Northern Nigeria.[1][2]

Biography

During the 19th century, when the Central Sudan region was undergoing significant changes due to the conquests led by Uthman dan Fodio, Mallam Dendo migrated to Nupe country.[3] This period marked the Nupe People's subjugation by the Emir of Gwandu.[4][5][6][7]

Mallam Dendo participated in the transformation of the Nupe Kingdom. He is credited with establishing the Bida Emirate, a new political entity that lasted for almost 200 years, and introducing reforms that modernized Nupe society.[1]

Mallam Dendo was interested in studying Islam and became a leader in his community. His biography, from learning about Islam to founding the Bida Emirate in Nupe Kingdom, reflects his role in Nupe history.[8]

Mallam Dendo's legacy is still relevant today. He is regarded as a significant figure in Nupe history and culture.[9][10][11]

References

  1. ^ a b Salau, Mohammed Bashir (1 January 2011). Akyeampong, Emmanuel K.; Gates, Henry Louis (eds.). "Mallam Dendo". Dictionary of African Biography. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/acref/9780195382075.001.0001. ISBN 978-0-19-538207-5.
  2. ^ Borofsky, Robert (1975). "Power, Authority and Disease: A Structural Analysis". Bijdragen tot de Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde. 131 (1). Brill/KITLV/Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies: 1–33. ISSN 0006-2294. JSTOR 27861438.
  3. ^ Usmaniyya, Taskar Daular. "Takaitaccen Tarihin Mujaddadi Shehu Usmanu Danfodiyo". Muryar Arewa. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  4. ^ Abdullahi, Ndagi (16 May 2021). Mallam Dendo Alias Manko. ISBN 979-8-5050-8691-9.
  5. ^ Idrees, Aliyu A. (18 November 2008). "Gogo Habiba of Bida: The Rise and Demise of a nineteenth Century Nupe Merchant Princess and Politician". African Study Monographs (in Latin). 12 (1). The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University: 1–9. doi:10.14989/68073. ISSN 0285-1601.
  6. ^ Blanton, R.; Fargher, L. (2008). Collective Action in the Formation of Pre-Modern States. Fundamental Issues in Archaeology. Springer. p. 41. ISBN 978-0-387-73876-5.
  7. ^ Usman, A.; Falola, T. (2019). The Yoruba from Prehistory to the Present. Cambridge University Press. p. 174. ISBN 978-1-107-06460-7.
  8. ^ Drivers of Conflict in Jos (Report). International Crisis Group. 2012. pp. 16, 20.
  9. ^ "Al'ummar Nufawa da kafuwar Masarautar Nufe a Nijeriya (II)". Manhaja - Blueprint Hausa version. 30 March 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Dangantakar Harshen Hausa Da Nufanci: Nazarin Tasirin Hausa A Kan Harshen Nufanci (4)". Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Cultural heritage: What you need to know about the Etsu Nupe's palace". Tribune Online. 10 November 2021. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
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