Ali Jedo
Ali Jedo (died 1846 or 1849), was the first Amir al-jaish al-Islam (supreme commander of the army or Sarkin Yaki) of the Sokoto Caliphate. Prior to the jihad, he was the leader of the Fulbe of Konni in modern-day Sokoto State.
Ali Jedo | |
|---|---|
| Amir al-jaish al-Islam Supreme Commander of the Army | |
| In office 1805–1846/1849 | |
| Monarchs | Uthman (1805-1817) Muhammad Bello (1817-1837) Atiku (1837-1842) Ali bin Bello (1842-1846/1849) |
| Preceded by | position established |
| Succeeded by | Abu Hasan bin Ali Jedo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Konni |
| Died | 1846 or 1849 Iname, Konni |
| Spouse | Fatima bint Uthman Fodio |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Tabkin Kwatto (1804) Kebbi expedition Battle of Alwassa (1805) Battle of Alkalawa (1808) |
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