Ibrahim Dabo

Ibrahim Dabo

Ibrahim Dabo
Emir of Kano
In office 1819–1846
Preceded by	Suleiman
Succeeded by	Usman I

Ibrahim Dabo was Emir of Kano from 1819 to 1846. Of the Sullubawa clan, he embarked upon policies to centralize the administration and raise revenue. During his tenure as emir he was responsible for establishing several ribats, including and . His centralization saw the revival of old royal slave titles which he exploited to strengthen his own position. Dabo invaded the Ningi chiefdom but was defeated by Gwarsum at . Dabo was known to have written out the Qu'ran and had three daughters.

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