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History: THE OSOGBO - FULANI WAR OF 1840: The Fulani tried to conquer Oshogbo like Ilorin but failed
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How Yoruba Forces Truncated Fulani’s Conquest in Yoruba Land
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How Yoruba Forces Truncated Fulani’s Conquest in Yoruba Land
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After the Fulanis systematically captured Ilorin (in about 1836) and made it their territory, they proceeded to sack the old Oyo Empire circa 1835. Not satisfied with their victory, they attempted to further extend their rule into the heart of Yoruba land. Thus in 1840,
they set to capture Osogbo, a Yoruba town.
The Fulanis, under the command of Ali (the Hausa balogun of Ilorin) laid siege on Osogbo. Realizing the fulanis of Ilorin were too strong for the Osogbo army, Osogbo chiefs summoned the Ibadans for help. Immediately, Ibadan sent an
The Fulanis, under the command of Ali (the Hausa balogun of Ilorin) laid siege on Osogbo. Realizing the fulanis of Ilorin were too strong for the Osogbo army, Osogbo chiefs summoned the Ibadans for help. Immediately, Ibadan sent an
