Sarki Kanta Kotal

MedievalEmperorKebbi1450 — 1500

Founder of Kebbi kingdom in northern Nigeria.

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Quick Facts

Born

1450

Died

1500

Country

Kebbi

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)33

Political (20%)50

Influence (20%)67

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)81

Strategy (15%)68

Total Score59.8

Sarki Kanta Kotal — Complete Timeline

1475 AD

Foundation of the Kebbi KingdomPolitical Action◆ Major

Sarki Kanta Kotal established the independent kingdom of Kebbi in what is now northwestern Nigeria. He unified various Hausa and other local groups under his rule, creating a state that would resist Songhai expansion for decades.

FoundationKebbi Kingdom

Impact: regionalconstructive

1490 AD

Resistance Against Songhai ExpansionWar◆ Major

Sarki Kanta Kotal led successful military campaigns to defend Kebbi against the expanding Songhai Empire under Askia Mohammed I. His resistance preserved Kebbi's independence and established it as a significant power in the region.

WarResistanceSonghai

Impact: regional