JAMB - History (2020 - No. 52)
One of the following majorly influence the success of Sokoto jihad
aligning with Yoruba's
lack of Unity among Hausa states
the mighty men of the Jihadist
military assistance from Igbo land
Selitys
The Sokoto jihad which happened in 1804, was a success mainly because of lack of unity among the Hausa state. Othman Dan Folio, the leader of the war then established the Sokoto caliphate with outstanding centralize political system.