Battle of Kansala (1867)

Battle of Kansala (Kaabu Empire vs Imamate of Futa Jallon) took place in 1867 during Soninke-Marabout Wars.

Battle facts

• Year: 1867
• Date: 13 May 1867
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Soninke-Marabout Wars
• Side A: Kaabu Empire
• Side B: Imamate of Futa Jallon
• Commanders (A): Mansaba Janke Wali
• Commanders (B): Almamy Oumarou Jalloh Jamboria, Alfa Molo Balde
• Casualties: approx. 11,000
• Outcome: Victory of Futa Jallon Destruction of Kaabu Foundation of Fuladu
• Coordinates: 13.217°, -16.050°

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Sources

Wikipedia article on Battle of Kansala · Wikidata entry