Gidan Rumfa - Wikipedia
The Gidan Rumfa, sometimes called the Gidan Sarki ("Emir's house"), [1] is the palace of the Emir of Kano. Located in the city of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, it was originally constructed in the late 15th century, with later transformations and additions made up to the 20th century.
The Emir's Palace of Kano, Nigeria - Atlas Obscura
Jan 28, 2022 · Walk through history in a palace that has seen centuries of Muslim rulers. Constructed in the 15th century, the Emir’s palace in Kano is the longest continued seat of power for a ruling...
Emir's Palace - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Aug 6, 2015 · The most striking example of Kano's traditional Hausa architecture, the Emir's Palace is accessible only to those invited by the Emir, but its sheer majesty makes it worth a sightseeing visit.
Top 10 Interesting Facts about Emir’s Palace, Kano City - Discover …
Aug 26, 2022 · The amazing Emir’s Palace is in Northern Nigeria located in the heart of ancient Kano city. In the Hausa language, the palace is known as Gidan Rumfa or Gidan Sarki after Sultan Muhammad Rumfa, under whom the palace was constructed.
idan Rumfa the Emir's Palace Kano G is the oldest continuous seat of authority in Sub Saharan Africa. Sarkin Kano Muhammadu Rumfa who flourished between 1466 and 1499 established it. It is a great landmark covering 60 acres. It was constructed as a new palace ushering a new era of Islamic influence. Shaykh al-
Palace of the Emir of Kano | ngEmbassy
The 14 hectare Emir of Kano Palace is the oldest and largest traditional palace in Northern Nigeria built by Sarkin Muhammadu Rumfa between 1463 and 1499 during and after which time the Kano Emirate served as the seat of power throughout Northern Nigeria.
Emir's Palace Kano City — Google Arts & Culture
The Gidan Rumfa, sometimes called the Gidan Sarki, is the palace of the Emir of Kano. Located in the city of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria, it was constructed in the late 15th century.
Emir’s Palace Kano City | IRCICA - ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURAL …
The palace, built by Sarkin Rumfa, defines the main axis of Kano. The whole palace is surrounded by a wall of 6 to 9 meter high from the outside the height of which never exceeds more than 4.5 meter from the inside.
Hausa Traditional Architecture, Emir's Palace
Gidan Rumfa meaning 'Rumfa's House' is home to the Emir of Kano, it was built in the 15th century by Muhammed Rumfa, the then Emir of Kano. Gidan Rumfa is a rectaglar structure with its longest...
Kano Emirate - Wikipedia
The Kano Emirate was a Muslim state in northern Nigeria formed in 1805 during the Fulani jihad when the Muslim Hausa-led Sultanate of Kano was deposed and replaced by a new emirate which became a vassal state of the Sokoto Caliphate.