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Suleja polity       Search catalogue 294939547

Scope note
The Hausa state of Zuba, later named Abuja, was founded in 1804 by refugees of the ruling family of Zaria. British rule was imposed in 1902. Named Suleja since the 1960s.

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Abuja Emirate

Broader terms
Nigerian polities

Subject category
09.01.02 NAMED POLITIES

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