Kanem–Bornu Empire
700–1900 CE
One of the longest-reigning African dynasties; Islamised early.
At a glance
| Type | Polity |
|---|---|
| Dynasty | Sayfawa |
| Region | Lake Chad (C. Africa) |
| Capital | Njimi/Ngazargamu |
| Founded | 700 |
| Ended | 1900 |
| State religion | Islam (Sunni) |
Absorbed into European colonial holdings.