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(Redirected from Mai Selma) Last king of the Duguwa dynasty

'Abd ul Jalil (sometimes called Selma or Salmama in older sources) was the last king in the Duguwa dynasty of the Kanem Empire. His short rule lasted from approximately 1081 until 1085, when he was overthrown by Muslim followers of Hummay, the first Muslim king of the Sefuwa dynasty.

Preceded byShahin-bey King of Kanem Succeeded byHummay

References

  1. Lange, Dierk (2009). "The Early Magistrates and Kings of Kanem as Descendants of Assyrian State Builders". Anthropos. 104 (1): 15. doi:10.5771/0257-9774-2009-1-3. ISSN 0257-9774. JSTOR 40467104.
  2. Lange 2009, p. 13.


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