The Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio in the 19th century led to the…

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The Jihad of Uthman Dan Fodio in the 19th century led to the establishment of the

  1. Oyo empire
  2. Sokoto Caliphate ✓
  3. Kanem-Borno empire
  4. Benin Kingdom
Explanation

Uthman dan Fodio led a jihad from 1804 against the Hausa kings. His followers captured the Hausa states and joined them into the Sokoto Caliphate, with Sokoto as its capital.

Oyo, Kanem-Borno and Benin were older states that were not founded by this jihad.

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