The decorated entrance gate of palace of the Emir of Zaria built by Mallam Mikhaila in the 19th-century for Abd al-Karim ɗan Abbas, Sarkin Zazzau.
Born
Muhammadu Durubu
Zaria
Died
1862
Birnin Gwari
Other names
Kakan Maigini (the grandfather of builders)
Era
Sokoto era
Known for
Hausa architecture
Notable work
Masallacin Juma'an Zaria (Zaria's Friday Mosque)
Title
Sarkin Maigini (chief builder)
Babban Gwani, also known as Mallam Mikhaila, was an influential 19th-century Hausa architect and builder who flourished during the reign of the 61st ruler of Zazzau, Nigeria, Abd al-Karim ɗan Abbas. He was the Sarkin Maigini (chief builder) of his time, appointed by Shehu Usman dan Fodio. This position was passed down to his direct male descendants.[1][2]
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^Perani, Judith (1999). Cloth, dress, and art patronage in Africa. Internet Archive. Oxford ; New York : Berg. ISBN 978-1-85973-290-8.
BabbanGwani, also known as Mallam Mikhaila, was an influential 19th-century Hausa architect and builder who flourished during the reign of the 61st ruler...
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