Ibrahim I Nikale
| Ibrahim I Nikale | |
|---|---|
| Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire | |
| Reign | 1290–1311 |
| Predecessor | Dirke Kelem |
| Successor | Abdullah II |
| Spouse | Hafsa Fatima |
| Issue | Idris I Dawud |
| Dynasty | Sayfawa dynasty |
| Father | Kashim Bir |
| Mother | Kagudi |
Ibrahim I Nikale (Ibrāhīm Nikale bin Biri[1]) was the mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in 1290–1311.[1]
Life
[edit]Ibrahim Nikale was the son of Kashim Bir and Kagudi.[2] He was a grandson of Dunama II Dabbalemi.[2] Ibrahim succeeded his uncle Dirke Kelem[2] as mai in 1290,[1] after the sons of Dunama II had been engaged in a succession conflict and reigned in quick succession.[2] Ibrahim became embroiled in succession conflicts of his own.[3] He had at least two consorts, Hafsa and Fatima, and several sons.[2] Ibrahim had one of his own sons killed, probably because this son had revolted against him.[3]
Ibrahim at some point made a pilgrimage to Mecca.[3]
Ibrahim was murdered by a man named Yerama Muhammad[3] in 1311,[1] and his body was thrown in the Wau River.[3] He was succeeded as mai by his cousin Abdullah II.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Bosworth, Clifford Edmund (2012) [1996]. The New Islamic Dynasties: A Chronological and Genealogical Manual. Edinburgh University Press. p. 126. ISBN 0-7486-2137-7.
- ^ a b c d e f Cohen, Ronald (1966). "The Bornu King Lists". Boston University Papers on Africa: Volume II: African History. Boston University Press. p. 80.
- ^ a b c d e Barth, Heinrich (1857). Travels and Discoveries in North and Central Africa: Being a Journal of an Expedition Undertaken... 1849-1855. Longmans. p. 638.
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