Bornu
Americannoun
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In the space of a hundred years, Fulani from West Africa had made significant inroads against Bornu, and in 1808, they seized the capital of Ngazargamu.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Finally, there was a route connecting the major Mediterranean port city of Tripoli with Bornu in the Central African interior.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
The dynasty established firm control over the peasants of Bornu who, once they submitted to Islam, were no longer subjected to raids.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
One of the protests took place in Fata Bornu.
From New York Times • Jul. 30, 2020
If among such a mixed people there can be said to be any national language, it is that of Bornu, which is most widely understood and spoken.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various
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