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Question
Which Hausa state was the leading state for most of the sixteenth century?
Correct Answer
Option D is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The text states: 'for the greater part of the sixteenth century, for instance, the leading Hausa state was Kebbi, and it succeeded in reducing Gobir, Daura and Zazzau to tributary status.'
Hint
Kebbi's dominance lapsed from the end of the sixteenth century as Zamfara took over.