'Abd ul Jalil

'Abd ul Jalil (sometimes called Selma or Salmama in older sources) was the last king in the Duguwa dynasty of the Kanem Empire.[1] His short rule lasted from approximately 1081 until 1085, when he was overthrown by Muslim followers of Hummay, the first Muslim king of the Sefuwa dynasty.[2][failed verification]

Preceded by
Shahin-bey
King of Kanem Succeeded by
Hummay

References

  1. ^ Lange, Dierk (2009). "The Early Magistrates and Kings of Kanem as Descendants of Assyrian State Builders". Anthropos. 104 (1): 15. doi:10.5771/0257-9774-2009-1-3. ISSN 0257-9774. JSTOR 40467104.
  2. ^ Lange 2009, p. 13.


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