What is the Satiru uprising?

Abstract. Satiru Revolt of 1906 is one of the popular themes of the Sokoto Caliphate’s resistance to British colonial domination. Most of the studies conducted however, are dealing with the Military version of the movement, and only scarcely focusing on its social consequences.

Who colonized northern Nigeria?

the British
In 1884, the British occupied what would later become the Southern Protectorate and the Northern Protectorate piecemeal from 1900 to 1903. By 1903, the British controlled the territory that comprises modern-day Nigeria, but as three separate administrative blocks.

What led to the fall of Sokoto Caliphate?

By 1808, the Sokoto Caliphate had gained control of several Nigerian states. Under the sixth caliph Ahmadu Rufai, the state reached its maximum extent, covering almost the entire West Africa. In 1903, the twelfth and last caliph Attahiru was assassinated by the British forces, which led to the end of the caliphate.

What was the Sokoto Caliphate resistance?

The Mahdist uprising of 1905–6 was a revolutionary movement that attempted to overthrow British and French colonial rule, the aristocracy of the Sokoto Caliphate and the zarmakoy of Dosso.

Were there any later manifestations of Mahdism?

136There would be later manifestations of Mahdism, but not revolutionary in their intent. The Germans faced a Mahdist uprising in Caliphate territory in northern Kamerun in 1907, but this had no connection with the 1905–6 revolt.

What are the three components of Mahdism?

According to the definition of Mahdism developed in this paper, there are three main components of this concept: the ubiquitous presence of eschatological discourse, hostility to external (western) influences and discontent with Muslim elites.

Did the tsomau Mahdists attend the ID ceremonies?

In previous years the Tsomau Mahdists had attended the Id ceremonies. The village head of Tsomau, Yahaya had been a student of Maikafo, Isa’s father, and Isa and Yahaya were related by marriage. Yahaya refused to recognize Isa’s leadership and particularly his claim to be the successor to the Mahdi, as in Mahdist tradition.

Who were the Mahdist agents?

Other Mahdist agents included Omaru Paruki, about whom we know nothing more, and Mohammed Othman, who was arrested in Bonduku in May 1905 and exiled to Dakar.