LIFE TIME OF GALADIMA (SALIHU) DOKAJE (CIRCA 1761-1838) OF THE ZAZZAU EMIRATE: AN IMPLICATION TO ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY

Abstract

Existing literature have concentrated on the flag bearers neglecting the other scholars
that participated in the 1804 jihad and played a vital role in the establishment and
consolidating theZazzau emirate. Much of these are not known to many scholars. This
paper explores thelife and times of Galadima ofZazzau Salihu Dokaje in the
establishment and consolidating Zazzau emirate. Both primary and secondary sources of
data were explored such asbooks, theses, journal publications andinterviews with
informants.Result indicates that GaladimaDokaje (Salihu) was the founder of Dokadawa
Fulani clan in Zaria. He was among the front line jihadists that played a vital role in the
establishment and consolidation of theZazzau emirate. He devoted his life on
scholarship, jihad and administration of the Zazzau emirate.
Keywords: Galadima; Dokaje, Zazzau; emirate, administration