Battle of Tsuntua

Battle of Tsuntsua
Part of the Jihad of Usman dan Fodio
DateDecember 1804
Location
Tsuntsua, Gobir
13°38′38″N 6°17′23″E / 13.64389°N 6.28972°E / 13.64389; 6.28972
Result Gobir victory
Belligerents
Sokoto Caliphate
Kel Aïr Tuareg
Allied Hausas		 Gobir
Tuareg
Commanders and leaders
 Yunfa
Strength
Unknown Unknown
Casualties and losses
2,000+ dead Unknown
Location within Nigeria

The Battle of Tsuntsua, fought in December 1804, was one of the largest battles in the jihad of Usman dan Fodio.

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