Battle of Santolo
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The Battle of Santolo was a decisive battle between the newly declared Kano Sultanate and the Animist Hausa Kingdom of Santolo, it was the first recorded Islamic Jihad waged and fought in Sudanic Africa.[2]
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Battle of Santolo | |||||||
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Part of Rise of the Kano Sultanate | |||||||
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Belligerents | |||||||
Kingdom of Santolo | Sultanate of Kano | ||||||
Commanders and leaders | |||||||
Magajin Santolo | Ali Yaji Dan Tsamiya | ||||||
Strength | |||||||
1000 archers, 25 Cavalry. .[1] |
8 Thousand Infantry, 2000 Cavalry. [1] | ||||||
Casualties and losses | |||||||
1000 Infantry, 25 Cavalry [1] | ??? |
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