Question 20
Pre-colonial Political SystemsThe western zone of the Sokoto caliphate was administered from
- A.Kebbi
- B.Ilorin
- C.Bida
- D.Gwandu
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: D (Gwandu)
Explanation
Usman dan Fodio split the caliphate: the eastern part was ruled from Sokoto by Muhammad Bello, and the western part from Gwandu by Abdullahi.