Part 2: The Founding of Kano The Lost Kingdom of Oyo, Kano, and Lagos: A 1304-Year-Old Adventure Tale
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The city of Kano was founded in the year 810 AD by a group of nomadic warriors from the nearby city of Oyo. The warriors were led by a man named Bagauda, who had a vision of creating a great city that would become a center of commerce and trade.
The warriors settled in the area and began to build the city. They constructed walls around the city to protect it from invaders, and they also built a palace for Bagauda and his family.
The city quickly grew in size and importance, and soon it became a major trading hub for the region. Merchants from all over the world came to Kano to buy and sell goods. The city was also known for its artisans and craftsmen, who produced beautiful works of art and jewelry.
Kano flourished for centuries, and it eventually became the capital of the Hausa kingdom. The city was a center of learning and culture, and it was home to many famous scholars and poets.
Kano remained an important city until the early 1800s, when it was conquered by the Fulani people. The city was eventually abandoned, and it remains largely forgotten today. However, the legacy of Kano lives on in the stories and legends of the people who once called it home.