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Kanem-Bornu Empire - Part 4: Turbulence and transformations within the empire
The golden glow of Kanem-Bornu’s zenith faded gradually, giving way to centuries marked by turbulence, adaptation, and survival. Picture a world where the once-mighty empire faced a series of succession crises, as rival branches of the royal house vied for the mai’s throne. Chroniclers record ominous portents: the Bulala, a powerful ethnic group from the east, launched repeated invasions. Archaeological surveys of the Njimi region reveal layers of destruction and abrupt abandonment—evidence supporting reports that the royal court was forced to abandon Njimi and retreat westward to Bornu…
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