Muhammad II of Bornu

Muhammad II (Muḥammad bin Idrīs^[1]) was the mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire in 1388–1389,^[1] ruling during a century-long chaotic period of internal and external conflict.

Muhammad II
Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire
Reign	1388–1389
Predecessor	Sa'id
Successor	Kade II Afunu
Dynasty	Sayfawa dynasty
Father	Idris I

Life

Muhammad was a son of Idris I and an unknown mother.^[2] He succeeded Sa'id,^[1][2] maybe his brother,^[2] as mai in 1389 and ruled only until 1389, when he was succeeded by his brother Kade II Afunu.^[1] The late 14th century, during which Muhammad ruled, was a period of acute political instability in Bornu, marked by internal conflict between members of the imperial family^[2] as well as external conflict, primarily with the Bilala people in the east.^[3]