Battle of Kwatarkwashi (1903 AD)

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

Battle facts

• Year: 1903 AD
• Date: 1903-02-27
• Era: Modern
• Conflict: Pacification of Northern Nigeria
• Side A: 20px Sokoto Caliphate, 20px Kano Emirate
• Side B: British Empire, 20px Protectorate of Northern Nigeria
• Commanders (A): 20px Aliyu Babba, 20px Ahmadu Shahada
• Commanders (B): 20px Frederick Lugard, Wallace Duffield
• Casualties: approx. Unknown, but heavy44 dead and wounded
• Outcome: British Victory Dissolution of the Kano Emirate
• Coordinates: 12.167°, 6.250°

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