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Initiation of Jihad

When
1810
Where
Inner Niger Delta
Part of
Amadou Lobbo initiates his jihad in the Fulani lands of Masina

Seku Amadu began religious revivals and initiated a jihad in the Inner Niger Delta, possibly starting in 1810, aiming to restore genuine Islam.

Inspired by Usman dan Fodio, Seku Amadu began efforts to increase religious revivals in his homeland. Some sources suggest a continuous struggle from 1810 through 1818, while others distinguish an initial event in 1810 from the formal founding in 1818. The movement aimed to restore genuine Islam against traditional beliefs.

Sources

  1. Seku Amadu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-03
  2. Caliphate of Hamdullahi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02

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