Battle of Kano (1903 AD)

Battle of Kano (20px Sokoto Caliphate & 20px Kano Emirate vs British Empire & 20px Protectorate of Northern Nigeria) took place in 1903 AD during the Pacification of Northern Nigeria.

Battle facts

• Year: 1903 AD
• Date: 1903-02-03
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: the Pacification of Northern Nigeria
• Side A: 20px Sokoto Caliphate, 20px Kano Emirate
• Side B: British Empire, 20px Protectorate of Northern Nigeria
• Commanders (A): 20px Madakin Kano
• Commanders (B): Thomas Morland
• Casualties: approx. Unknown70 killed or wounded
• Outcome: British victory
• Coordinates: 12.002°, 8.592°

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Wikipedia article on Battle of Kano · Wikidata entry

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