'Abd ul Jalil

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'Abd ul Jalil (sometimes called Selma or Salmama in older sources) was the last king in the Duguwa dynasty of the Kanem Empire. [1] 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. [2] [ failed verification ]

Preceded by
Shahin-bey
 King of Kanem Succeeded by

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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