Victory of Futa Jallon Destruction of Kaabu Foundation of Fuladu
Belligerents
Kaabu Empire
Imamate of Futa Jallon
Commanders and leaders
Mansaba Janke Wali
Almamy Oumarou Jalloh Jamboria Alpha Molo Balde
Strength
12,000[1]
5500[2]
Casualties and losses
10,000 dead[1]
1,000 dead[1]
The Battle of Kansala or Turban Keloo (Mandinka for Annihilation war) was the siege of the capital of the Kaabu federation by the Imamate of Futa Jallon, allied with rebellious Fula people from Kaabu itself. The battle, which saw the town completely destroyed, ended Mandinka hegemony over Africa’s Atlantic coast begun by the Mali Empire.
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