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in 1820, followed by a brief presence at
Sansanding in Bundu itself. Almamy Saada Amadi Aissata Sy, trying to promote trade, agreed to allow a permanent fort built at Senudebou in 1845, though this became a source of contention within the Sisibe ruling class. He also hoped to gain French support for
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Mandinka kingdoms. By 1716 Bundu was the most powerful state on the upper Senegal. When he in turn died between 1718 and 1727, an interregnum ensued that threatened both
518:'s popular 1885-7 jihad briefly drove the Sisibe out of power until French military power defeated the jihadist forces and restored them to the throne. With this, French control was effectively complete. The last almamy, chosen by the French, died in 1902.
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Moorish or Wolof buyers. Visitors in the late 18th century described a flourishing local agricultural industry, with particularly fine horses, and domestic production of incense, cotton, and indigo.
551:. This, as well as the presence of large numbers of non-Fulbe and/or non-Muslim inhabitants, meant that Bundu was more secular than other Fula states of the period, though Islam was a source of prestige and legitimacy as well as
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with French military support. During this period warfare and famine devastated the economy, and Tall's call for
Muslims to emigrate eastwards to his domain dramatically reduced the population, particularly among the Fulbe.
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Gajaaga gave Sy control first over one village and then a larger territory, the border of which Sy advantageously manipulated by cheating on a pact with the king. Bundu's growth that would set a precedent for later
535:, Bundu was increasingly ignored by the colonial administration. The area was economically marginalized, but also saw a flourishing of religious communities deliberately separating themselves from the pagan French.
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for slaving raids and conquest. Over time increased Fulbe immigration from these more
Islamized areas increased the Muslim population. Still, Bundu never attempted to spread Islam beyond its borders.
438:, the first European traveller to visit the country, passed through Bondu in 1795, and had to submit to many exactions from the reigning monarch. The royal residence was then at
417:(the descendants of Malick Sy) control over the state and the integrity of its central authority. This was, however, restored by Bubu's son Maka Jiba between 1731 and 1735.
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Muslims and Islamic scholars persecuted by traditional rulers in other kingdoms. It eventually expanded east, taking territory from
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powerful representative of French interests east of Bakel. He used this position to continually raid neighboring states for captives and booty, particularly the
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took advantage, taking over the area initially with the support of both the people and the Bundu aristocracy. Many Fulbe migrated east to
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846:Brooks, George E. (August 1985).
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639:Maalik Ture (1891-1905)
609:Tumaane-Moodi (1827-35)
1266:Rançon, André (1894).
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1136:Clark, Andrew (1996).
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539:Government and Society
157:• Disestablished
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65:Common languages
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624:Umar Saane (1854-56)
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469:Imamate of Futa Toro
325:inhabited mostly by
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597:Muusa Gai (1786-90)
594:Amadi Gai (1764-86)
591:Maka Jiba (1735-64)
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