An Overview of Selected Historical Monuments of The Sokoto Jihad, in the Old Gwadabawa Metropolitan District

This paper aimed to discribe selected monumental locations in the old Gwadabawa created by Maiturare Marafa Gwadabawa. The old Gwadabawa Metropolitan District was a land and extensive district, which disgorged Tangaza, Gada, Illela, and Gudu local governments of present Sokoto State, Nigeria. The great Islamic reformer of the 19th century, Shehu Usman Danfodiyo, was brought up, moulded, and taught in Degel of the present Gwadabawa local government, Sokoto State. Therein was his house, school, and tombs of many distinguished personalities who lived with Shehu. Near Degel there is Chimmola, then some kilometers away is Huchi. Both were intially established as Ribats to guard the Sokoto Caliphate. Huchi and Chimmola are still parts of Gwadabawa local government area of Sokoto; being visited by people from far and near to witness the historical scenes of the 9th century jihad. Gudu, the migration destination of Shehu was part of Gwadabawa, and presently in Tangaza and Gudu region of Sokoto State, Nigeria. These places are of historical value, their remains need to be preserved for the upcoming generations to appreciate history.