Battle of Kansala

Battle of Kansala
Part of Soninke-Marabout Wars
DateMay 13, 1867 to May 24, 1867
Location
Kansala, Guinea-Bissau
Result

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
Alfa Molo Balde
Strength
12,000 5,500
Casualties and losses
10,000 dead 1,000 dead

The Battle of Kansala or Turban Keloo (Mandinka for Annihilation war) was the siege of the capital of the Kaabu federation in 1867 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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