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Semidesert region in Senegal and Mauritania
Futa Toro (Wolof and Fula: Fuuta Tooro, فُوتَ تࣷورࣷ, 𞤆𞤵𞥄𞤼𞤢 𞤚𞤮𞥄𞤪𞤮; Arabic: فوتا تورو), often simply the Futa, is a semidesert region around the
Futa_Tooro
Fula language spoken by Fula and Tukolor peoples
Fulani or Peul) in the Senegal River valley area traditionally known as Futa Tooro. Pulaar is the second most spoken local language in Mauritania and Senegal
Pulaar_language
West African state (1776–1861)
The Imamate of Futa Toro (Arabic: إمامة فوتة تورو; Fula: Imaama Futa Toro; French: Imamat de Futa Toro) was a West African theocratic monarchy of the Fula-speaking
Imamate_of_Futa_Toro
Ethnic group in the Sahel and West Africa
central Guinea and south into the northernmost reaches of Sierra Leone; the Futa Tooro savannah grasslands of Senegal and southern Mauritania; the Macina inland
Fula_people
Topics referred to by the same term
Futa may refer to: Futa Pass in the Apennines, Italy Futa River, Chile Futa, Ghana, a community in Ghana Fouta Djallon, Guinea Futa Tooro, a region along
Futa
Silatigi
a strong presence in Futa Tooro, Macina, Fouta Djallon and Bondu. Tenguella was originally from the western part of Futa Tooro outside the immediate
Tenguella
West African scholar and military leader
Ṭaʿl, Arabic: حاج عمر بن سعيد الفوتي طعل, c. 1794 – 1864 CE), born in Futa Tooro, present-day Senegal, was a Senegalese Tijani sufi Toucouleur Islamic
Omar_Saidou_Tall
Series of Jihads across West Africa during the 18th and 19th centuries
Toucouleur Empire. El Hajj Umar Tall led armies east from his base in Futa Tooro and Dinguiraye to conquer Kaarta, the Bambara Empire, and Massina in the
Fula_jihads
Country in West Africa
powerful, having united Cayor and the kingdoms of Baol, Siné, Saloum, Waalo, Futa Tooro and Bambouk, covering much of what is now Senegal and part of present-day
Senegal
First Caliph of the Sokoto Caliphate
and 19th centuries. It followed the jihads successfully waged in Futa Bundu, Futa Tooro and Fouta Djallon between 1650 and 1750, which led to the creation
Usman_dan_Fodio
1725–1912 state in West Africa, in modern Guinea
The Imamate of Futa Jallon or Jalon (Arabic: إمامة فوتة جالون; Pular: Fuuta Jaloo or Fuuta Jalon فُوتَ جَلࣾو, 𞤊𞤵𞥅𞤼𞤢 𞤔𞤢𞤤𞤮𞥅), sometimes referred
Imamate_of_Futa_Jallon
Senegalese singer and guitarist (born 1953)
either side of the Senegal River in the ancient Senegalese kingdom of Futa Tooro. Maal was expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a fisherman
Baaba_Maal
Topics referred to by the same term
or Batooro, a Bantu ethnic group, native to the Tooro Kingdom Tooro sub-region in Uganda Futa Tooro, a region in western Africa This disambiguation page
Tooro
Former Pulaar kingdom of Senegal
Thus the capital, to the extent that there was one, moved frequently. Futa Tooro benefited from extensive trade networks, with horses and donkeys moving
Empire_of_Great_Fulo
Americans of Senegalese birth or descent
River to the south, coming from several places, among which highlighted Futa Tooro and Bundu. Regarding specifically the people from present-day Senegal
Senegalese_Americans
Muslim clerics of Sudan
ISBN 978-0-521-29137-8. Retrieved 2013-02-10. Klein, Martin A. (2005). "Futa-Tooro: Early Nineteenth Century". Encyclopedia of African History. Vol. 1. Fitzroy
Torodbe
Writing systems
differences between the different orthographies of Fula alphabets. Pulaar Fuuta Tooro is the Fula dialect spoken in Senegal, Gambia, and Southern Mauritania.
Fula_alphabets
West African ethnic group
French colonial forces invaded the region. The Toucouleurs speak the Futa Tooro dialect of Pulaar. They call themselves Haalpulaar’en, which means "those
Toucouleur_people
Sufi mystic order in Sunni Islam
[citation needed] was founded by the disciple of a famous marabout of Futa Tooro, Amadou Sekhou. The Ḥamāliyya (Ḥamālliyya) branch, founded by Hamahullah
Tijaniyyah
Senegambian language spoken in West Africa
natively in Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania, and western Mali (including the Futa Tooro region). Pular is written in three alphabets: Adlam script, Ajami script
Pular_language
West African ethnic group
addition, Jobawa, Dambazawa and Sullubawa Fulani clans originating in Futa Tooro migrated to the region and intermarried with the local urban mainly Hausa
Hausa–Fulani
plantation and wrote many Arabic texts while enslaved. Born in the kingdom of Futa Tooro (modern Senegal), he arrived in America in 1807, one month before the
Islam_in_the_United_States
Medieval and early modern history of the African region
Fulani were migratory people. They moved from Mauritania and settled in Futa Tooro, Futa Djallon, and subsequently throughout the rest of West Africa. By the
Medieval and early modern Africa
Medieval_and_early_modern_Africa
Fulani were migratory people. They moved from Mauritania and settled in Futa Tooro, Futa Djallon, and subsequently throughout the rest of West Africa. By the
History_of_West_Africa
President of Senegal from 2012 to 2024
caretaker and Coumba Thimbo, a peanut seller. He was raised in Fatick and Futa Tooro, as well as Mboro from age 2–5. Sall's father was a member of the Socialist
Macky_Sall
Ethnic group in West Africa
Jobawa, Dambazawa, Mudubawa, Mallawa, and Sullubawa tribes originating in Futa Tooro. "Banza or Banza 7" according to some modern historians are people who
Hausa_people
War in west Africa, 1674-77
peule. Le Fuuta Tooro de Koli Teηella à Almaami Abdul. Paris: Karthala. Retrieved 12 July 2023. Klein, Martin A. (2005). "Futa-Tooro: Early Nineteenth
Char_Bouba_war
Islamic scholar, enslaved in the United States
bin Saeed or Omar ben Saeed; c. 1770–1864) was a Fula Muslim scholar from Futa Toro in West Africa (present-day Senegal), who was enslaved and transported
Omar_ibn_Said
Post-classical Serer kingdom in Senegal
evidence suggest that the various Serer peoples migrated south from the Futa Tooro region (Senegal River valley) beginning around the eleventh century, when
Kingdom_of_Sine
Arab tribe
the Blacks", in Senegal and Mali). In 1673, Nasr al-Din began invaded Futa Tooro and the various Wolof states beyond the Senegal River. By focusing on
Beni_Ḥassān
Tribes in the southern Sahara
launched his jihad with an invasion across the Senegal River into the Futa Tooro and Wolof states. This would give him control of the trade in gum with
Zawaya
Armed forces of the Mali Empire
remaining economic artery. Tengela continued his advance until he reached Futa Tooro, where he set up his base of operations. Mansa Mahmud II, known as Mamadou
Military history of the Mali Empire
Military_history_of_the_Mali_Empire
Fulani monarch
against Mali. This main thrust was defeated, however, and he fell back to the Futa Jallon. His forces settled there in a region known as Dena, sometimes called
Koli_Tenguella
Supreme God and creator of the Serer religion of the Senegambia region
needed] This may stem from the Serers of Kaabu or Tekrur (present-day Futa Tooro in Senegal) after their exodus in the 11th century from Takrur following
Roog
West African rump state
Buri Jeleen defeated and killed him. With Jolof weakened, the Deniankes of Futa Toro made Jolof and Waalo their vassals, although this was largely nominal
Kingdom_of_Jolof
Kingdom in West Africa
attacks broke Malian power in the Sahel. With the rise of the Deniankes in Futa Toro, Gajaaga became a nominal tributary state in the late 16th century.
Gajaaga
Gambian poet and economist (born 1958)
who, according to Sallah, was a descendant of the ruling families of Futa Tooro. He attended koranic schools (locally known as daras) from the age of
Tijan_Sallah
Military unit
various encounters with the forces of Oumar Tall's Toucouleur Jihad in the Futa Tooro, the most notable one being the Siege of Fort Médine. Between 1861 and
4th_Marine_Infantry_Regiment
French explorer and professor
Qadiriyya or Tijaniyyah. He discussed the Sufi origins of the jihads of Futa Tooro, Fouta Djallon and Sokoto. Le Chatelier wrote a complete draft of L'islam
Alfred_Le_Chatelier
Hadj Umar Tall, a Toucouleur conqueror swept across West Africa from Futa Tooro. Umar Tall's mujahideen readily defeated the Bambara, seizing Ségou itself
History_of_Mali
Fulani clan mainly in Kano State, Nigeria
nobility of the Fulbe. The Dambazawa clan believes they migrated from Futa Tooro in what is now Senegal, with their whole clan consisting of their leaders
Dambazawa
1996 French film
Esther Filming took place in Senegal, more precisely in Sine-Saloum, Futa Tooro and Saint-Louis. "Les Caprices d'un fleuve". allocine.fr. Retrieved 5
Unpredictable Nature of the River
Unpredictable_Nature_of_the_River
Biafada kingdom in pre-colonial Guinea
the 15th century the kingdom defeated a large Fula armed migration from Futa Toro led by Dulo Demmba that had cut its way through several Wolof and Mandinka
Guinala
French Army general
Paris, he argued that they were a threat to the Senegalese kingdom of Futa Tooro (then a French client state) with which the British were poised to interfere
Louis_Brière_de_l'Isle
years he focused on his military operations and converting missions in Futa Tooro region, placed along the Senegal river. July 1874 Amadou Ba invaded Cayor
Battle_of_Samba_Sadio
Former country in eastern Senegal
January 2024. Kane, Oumar (2004). La première hégémonie peule. Le Fuuta Tooro de Koli Teηella à Almaami Abdul. Paris: Karthala. ISBN 978-2-84586-521-1
Namandirou
Husainid dynasty Kingdom of Tunisia Ankole Buganda Kingdom Of Bunyoro Busoga Tooro Uganda (1962–1963) Barotseland Chitimukulu Kingdom of Zimbabwe Kingdom of
List of kingdoms and royal dynasties
List_of_kingdoms_and_royal_dynasties
Historical state in West Africa
themselves. Koli Tengella, a Fula warlord native to Takrur but coming from Futa Jallon, conquered the area in 1521 and set up the Denanke dynasty. This would
Takrur
Town and commune in Matam, Senegal
Thilogne is twinned with Trappes in France. Thilogne is part of the Futa Tooro region of northwestern Senegal. From the 9th to the 13th centuries it
Thilogne
Ethnic groups living within the country of Sierra Leone
population practice Christianity. The Temne are thought to have come from Futa Jallon, which is in present-day Guinea. They have strong relationship with
Ethnic_groups_in_Sierra_Leone
French explorer (1842-1886)
Senegal River. Umar's armies were mainly Futanke, Pulaar speakers from Futa Tooro on the middle Senegal River. The French conceded Umar's authority over
Paul_Soleillet
Commune and town in Tagant, Mauritania
by the Lamtuna dynasty ruling Takrur, then invaded themselves and ruled Futa Toro from Laaci-Wendu as the Laam Termess dynasty. They would eventually
Ksar_el_Barka
French general
at Niomré (1858) and at Guémou (1859). In 1862 he participated in the Futa Tooro expedition, for which Bernard Jauréguiberry praised him for "proverbial
Joseph_Faron
Semi-legendary founder of the Jolof Empire
marries Fatumata Sall, the daughter of the Waalo chief, Abraham Sall. Born in Futa Toro, Ndiaye is their son, who grows up in what is now the Bakel Department
Ndiadiane_Ndiaye
West African state (1350–1549)
1985, p. 114. Kane, Oumar (2004). "La première hégémonie peule. Le Fuuta Tooro de Koli Teηella à Almaami Abdul". Hommes et Sociétés. Paris: Karthala: 120
Jolof_Empire
History of an empire in West Africa from c. 1226 to 1670
Koli out of his base in Futa Jallon. He moved to Futa Toro, where he established the Denianke Kingdom. The recapture of the Futa Jallon ended the imperial
History_of_the_Mali_Empire
Manuscripts of West Africa
Taal, who lived from 1797 CE and 1864 CE and was the leader of the Fuuta Tooro Tijāniyya. West African manuscripts of the late 19th century CE and the
West_African_manuscripts
Senegalese historian
Saloum around the 14th century. They also made up the "sulbalƃe" class of Futa Toro (all in present-day Senegal). Sarr was born at Foundiougne. His father
Alioune_Sarr
French general
l'Isle argued that Kaarta was a threat to the new protectorate in Fouta Tooro, and that British agents were infiltrating the area. The Ministry gave in
Gustave_Borgnis-Desbordes
(1513–1776 CE) succeeded by Imamate of Futa Toro (1776–1877 CE) (List of rulers of Futa Toro), all preceded by Futa Kingui (1464–1490 CE) and Dia Ogo dynasty
List of kingdoms and empires in African history
List_of_kingdoms_and_empires_in_African_history
Bunyoro Kitara-Kingdom, Kingdom of Busoga, Kingdom of Rwenzururu, the Tooro Kingdom, the Kingdom of Ankole, the Kingdom of Kooki, the Chiefdom of Bunya
List of predecessors of sovereign states in Africa
List_of_predecessors_of_sovereign_states_in_Africa
Empire (1710–1898) Bamana Empire (1712–1861) Imamate of Futa Jallon (1725–1912) Imamate of Futa Toro (1725–1861) Sultanate of Damagaram (1731–1851) Sokoto
List of former sovereign states
List_of_former_sovereign_states
University Press. Kane, Oumar (2004). La première hégémonie peule. Le Fuuta Tooro de Koli Teηella à Almaami Abdul. Paris: Karthala. Retrieved 12 July 2023
History_of_the_Gambia
Tonga (to 1865) Kingdom of Tonga (from 1865) Widely recognized state. Tooro – Tooro Kingdom Capital: Kabarole Widely recognized state. Toucouleur – Toucouleur
List of sovereign states in the 1860s
List_of_sovereign_states_in_the_1860s
Miquelon (Colony) Shanghai (Concession) Tientsin (Concession) Futa Jallon – Imamate of Futa Jallon Capital: Timbo Widely recognized state. Garo – Kingdom
List of sovereign states in the 1870s
List_of_sovereign_states_in_the_1870s
FUTA TOORO
FUTA TOORO
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Beautiful; Pretty
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
A Lot of
Girl/Female
Hindu
Friend
Boy/Male
Arabic, Indian, Muslim
Obeyed
Boy/Male
Muslim
Obeyed, Pure or like a Pearl
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Son
Girl/Female
German, Hebrew
Praise; Prospers in Battle
Girl/Female
Finnish Hebrew
Beautiful.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Traditional
Light / Sour
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Finnish, German, Japanese, Romanian, Swedish
Wealth; Poem Child; Fortunate Maid of Battle; Prospers in Battle; Poem
Girl/Female
Hebrew
Praise.
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit, Tamil
From Where
Boy/Male
Arabic
Youth; Nobility
Girl/Female
Finnish, Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Swedish
Beautiful; Friend; Companion
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Plant
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Jain, Marathi, Sanskrit
Begotten
Female
Polish
 Polish form of Greek Rhouth, RUTA means "a female friend." Compare with another form of Ruta.
Boy/Male
British, English
Path
Girl/Female
Latin
Goddess of silence.
Boy/Male
Indian
Obeyed, Pure or like a Pearl
FUTA TOORO
FUTA TOORO
Boy/Male
American, British, Dutch, English, German, Teutonic
Ruler of the People; Gifted Ruler; Variant of Diederick; The People's Ruler; First of the People; King of Nations
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Desire
Male
Hebrew
(מׄש×Ö¶×”) Hebrew name MOSHE means "drawn out." In the bible, this is the name of the leader who brought the Israelites out of bondage and led them to the promised land.Â
Boy/Male
Sikh
One who struggles
Boy/Male
Indian
Thesun, Lord of Sun, Newly risen Sun, Lord Surya, The Sun
Boy/Male
Hindu
Clean, Pure
Girl/Female
Tamil
Nimeelitha | நீமிலீதா
Closed
Girl/Female
Polish
Regal.
Boy/Male
Italian
Head of the household.
Boy/Male
Gaelic Irish American Scottish
From the knolls.
FUTA TOORO
FUTA TOORO
FUTA TOORO
FUTA TOORO
FUTA TOORO
n.
A perennial suffrutescent plant (Ruta graveolens), having a strong, heavy odor and a bitter taste; herb of grace. It is used in medicine.
n.
A kind of rue (Ruta sylvestris) growing in India. At Lahore the seeds are used medicinally and for fumigation.
n.
A glucoside resembling, but distinct from, quercitrin. Rutin is found in the leaves of the rue (Ruta graveolens) and other plants, and obtained as a bitter yellow crystalline substance which yields quercitin on decomposition.
a.
Pertaining to, or obtained from, rue (Ruta); as, rutic acid, now commonly called capric acid.
n.
An optical effect, sometimes seen on the ocean, but more frequently in deserts, due to total reflection of light at the surface common to two strata of air differently heated. The reflected image is seen, commonly in an inverted position, while the real object may or may not be in sight. When the surface is horizontal, and below the eye, the appearance is that of a sheet of water in which the object is seen reflected; when the reflecting surface is above the eye, the image is seen projected against the sky. The fata Morgana and looming are species of mirage.
n.
A fugue.
n.
A kind of turnip commonly with a large and long or ovoid yellowish root; a Swedish turnip. See Turnip.