A chronicle of dethroned Kano Emirs The history of Kano's Emirs, known as Sarkis, is marked by a series of dethronements and depositions spanning centuries. This rich historical narrative highlights the political and social upheavals that have shaped the leadership of this influential city. 1. Guguwa Dan Gijimasu (1247-1290): The first recorded Sarki to be dethroned, Guguwa Dan Gijimasu, ruled Kano for 43 years before his deposition. 2. Dakauta Dan Abdullahi Baja (1452): The second Sarki, Dakauta Dan Abdullahi Baja, had a remarkably short reign, lasting only one day before he was...