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DeutschJalil of Kanem
| Jalil | |
|---|---|
| Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire | |
| Reign | 13th century |
| Predecessor | Kashim Bir or Bir II Ibrahim |
| Successor | Bir II Ibrahim or Dirke Kelem |
| Dynasty | Sayfawa dynasty |
| Father | Dunama II Dabbalemi |
Jalil (Jalīl bin Dunama[1]), also called Djilil[2] and Jil,[1] was mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire at some point between 1259 and 1290,[1] in a period of succession conflict between the sons of Dunama II Dabbalemi.[2] Jalil was a son of Dunama II and an unknown consort.[2] Jalil was preceded as mai by Kashim Bir or Bir II Ibrahim, and succeeded by Bir II Ibrahim or Dirke Kelem.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Bosworth, Clifford Edmund (2012) [1996]. The New Islamic Dynasties: A Chronological and Genealogical Manual. Edinburgh University Press. p. 126. ISBN 0-7486-2137-7.
- ^ a b c d Cohen, Ronald (1966). "The Bornu King Lists". Boston University Papers on Africa: Volume II: African History. Boston University Press. p. 80.
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