From Rebels to Rulers: Writing Legitimacy in the Early Sokoto State: 6 (Religion in Transforming Africa)
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From Rebels to Rulers: Writing Legitimacy in the Early Sokoto State: 6 (Religion in Transforming Africa)

SKU: 9781847013705

₹2,240.82

Explore the transformative journey of the early Sokoto State, a pivotal West African Muslim empire. This groundbreaking reinterpretation examines how revolutionary religious movements establish legitimacy, using the vast written records of its elite, including Usman dan Fodio. Delving into over 300 Arabic texts, the book reveals the complex intellectual world and internal debates among its leaders as they transitioned from rebels to rulers. Understand the nuanced strategies employed to shape governance and enroll societies. Essential for scholars, students of African history, and anyone interested in statecraft and the making of pre-colonial African societies.

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