| Dirke Kelem | |
|---|---|
| Mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire | |
| Reign | 13th century |
| Predecessor | Jalil or Bir II Ibrahim |
| Successor | Ibrahim I Nikale |
| Dynasty | Sayfawa dynasty |
| Father | Dunama II Dabbalemi |
Dirke Kelem (Dirke Kelem bin Dunama[1]) was mai of the Kanem–Bornu Empire at some point between 1259 and 1290,[1] in a period of succession conflict between the sons of Dunama II Dabbalemi.[2] Dirke Kelem was a son of Dunama II and an unknown consort.[2] Dirke Kelem was preceded as mai by Jalil or Bir II Ibrahim, and succeeded by Ibrahim I Nikale.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bosworth, Clifford Edmund (2012) [1996]. The New Islamic Dynasties: A Chronological and Genealogical Manual. Edinburgh University Press. p. 126. ISBN 0-7486-2137-7.
- ^ a b c Cohen, Ronald (1966). "The Bornu King Lists". Boston University Papers on Africa: Volume II: African History. Boston University Press. p. 80.
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