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Idris Aluma

Type Figure Region Kanem-Bornu Empire Time c. 1515–1603 Also known as Idris Aluma、Idris Alooma、Mai Idris Aluma、伊德里斯·阿洛马

Idris Aluma was a famous mai (ruler) of the Kanem-Bornu Empire, reigning in the mid-to-late 16th century, known for military reforms, introduction of…

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  1. 1511–1520Kanem-Bornu Empire · Kanem-Bornu EmpireFrom 1511 to 1520 the Kanem-Bornu Empire was ruled by mai such as Dunama I; Idris was born into the Sayfawa royal family or a cadet noble branch, receiving Islamic education and training in horsemanship and archery, laying the foundation for his later military and political career.
  2. c. 1550–1571Ngazargamo · Kanem-Bornu EmpireServing as a general under several mai, he took part in campaigns against remnant Kanem forces and the Hausa city-states, accumulating military merit and political capital in preparation for seizing the throne.
  3. 1571–1603Ngazargamo · Kanem-Bornu EmpireAfter accession he reorganized the army, introduced firearms and cavalry tactics, suppressed internal rebellions and expanded the realm, and strengthened Islamic judicial and tax systems, making Bornu the most powerful political entity in the Lake Chad region.

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