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The division of the Sokoto Caliphate into Emirates was largely due to

The division of the Sokoto Caliphate into Emirates was largely due to
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  • A The autocratic directive of Dan Fodio
  • B The rivalry that persisted between the Hausa Jihadists and the Fulani scholars
  • C Geographical reasons
  • D Economical factors
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Sokoto Caliphate because of its large size was divided into the Western Emirates under the authority of Sokoto and the Eastern Emirates which remained more or less autonomous.

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