Mu'azu | |
Sarkin Musulmi (Commander of the Faithful) | |
Reign: | 6 April 1877 – 26 September 1881 |
Predecessor: | Abubakar II Atiku na Raba |
Successor: | Umaru bin Ali |
Death Date: | 26 September 1881 |
House: | House of Bello |
Muazu was Sultan of Sokoto from 6 April 1877 to 26 September 1881. He was the son of Sultan Muhammed Bello and his wife, Aisha bin Umar al-Kammu.[1]
Muazu lived in Sokoto town before his election and was the first Sultan not to command a ribat on the frontier.[1] He was picked as Sultan over his brother Sa'id based on his seniority.[2] During his reign, he faced a hostile Sabon Birni which Bawa, the emir of Gobir and previous Sultans had subdued, he concentrated on retaking the town but was unsuccessful.