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Queen Amina

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Hausa Muslim Warrior Queen of Zazzau

Lived 1533 to 1610 · aged 77
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Amina was a Hausa historical figure in the city-state of Zazzau, in what is now the north-west region of Nigeria. Official/palace tradition has her having reigned as queen (sarauniya), however other traditions say she was a princess (gimbiya).

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Location of Zaria/Zazzau in modern-day NigeriaLocation of Zaria/Zazzau in modern-day NigeriaAn actress depicting Queen Amina in a stage productionAn actress depicting Queen Amina in a stage productionThe Queen Amina Statue at the National Arts Theatre in Lagos StateThe Queen Amina Statue at the National Arts Theatre in Lagos State

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Amina was a Hausa historical figure in the city-state of Zazzau, in what is now the north-west region of Nigeria. Official/palace tradition has her having reigned as queen (sarauniya), however other traditions say she was a princess (gimbiya). While her name isn't present on regnal lists found in the Chronicle of Abuja and two published by E. J. Arnett, local traditions say she ruled the territory she conquered. According to some sources, she reigned from 1576-1610.

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Lived 1533 to 1610 · aged 77
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