Kyari of Borno explained

Kyari
Reign:November–December 1893 - February–March 1894
Predecessor:Ashimi of Borno
Successor:Sanda Wuduroma of Borno
Issue:Umar
Dynasty:Kanemi
Father:Bukar Kura
Death Date:February–March 1894
Death Place:Borno
Religion:Muslim

Kyari or Khair bin Bukhar al-Kanemi (?-1894) was Shehu of Borno in 1893–1894.

Reign of Kyari

Kyari became Shehu of Borno in 1893 when the country was invaded by Rabih az-Zubayr. One of his first acts was to kill his predecessor and uncle Ashimi of Borno.[1]

He set to reconquer Kukawa already occupied by Rabih az-Zubayr but was captured during the battle. According to oral tradition, his last words for Rabih were

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Notes and References

  1. Herbert Richmond Palmer, The Bornu Sahara and Sudan (London: John Murray, 1936), p. 269.