Babban Gwani
19th-century Hausa architect / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Babban Gwani, also known as Mallam Mikhaila, was an influential 19th-century Hausa architect and builder who flourished during the reign of the 61st ruler of Zazzau, Nigeria, Abd al-Karim ɗan Abbas. He was the Sarkin Maigini (chief builder) of his time, appointed by Shehu Usman dan Fodio. This position was passed down to his direct male descendants.[1][2]
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Mallam Mikhaila Babban Gwani | |
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Born | Muhammadu Durubu |
Died | 1862 |
Other names | Kakan Maigini (the grandfather of builders) |
Era | Sokoto era |
Known for | Hausa architecture |
Notable work | Masallacin Juma'an Zaria (Zaria's Friday Mosque) |
Title | Sarkin Maigini (chief builder) |
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