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She ruled for 34 years in the 16th Century, whose reign is dated by the chronicle from 1492–1522. (Present day Nigeria, North Central). She was a fierce warrior and commanded an army of 20,000 men.
She conquered as far as Nupe and Kwarafa, collected tribute from far and wide and did not get married, rather took slave husbands from villages she conquered but executed them afterwards.
She is credited with building strong earthen walls around the city that became the prototype for fortifications in all Hausa states and around conquered cities.
Now known as “Amina’s walls,” many still remain in existence.
She also brought about the cultivation of kolanut in those regions.
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