KATSINA STATE
Katsina State was created in 1989 and carved out of the former Kaduna State. It is made up of two Emirates which feature prominently in the establishment of the seven Hausa kingdoms. The lineage between Bayajida and Daurama produced the founders of Daura, Katsina, Zaria, Kano, Rano Gobir and Biram. The State was founded by Kumayo and before the Fulani conquest had been an important seat of learning and a commercial centre
Katsina State was created in 1989 and carved out of the former Kaduna State. It is made up of two Emirates which feature prominently in the establishment of the seven Hausa kingdoms. The lineage between Bayajida and Daurama produced the founders of Daura, Katsina, Zaria, Kano, Rano Gobir and Biram. The State was founded by Kumayo and before the Fulani conquest had been an important seat of learning and a commercial centre
of the trans-saharan trade. The State mainly consists of the Hausa and Fulani tribes.
JIBIA HOLIDAY RESORT
Birnin Kudu is noted for the presence of rocks, fascinating are the ancient paintings on these rocks. The different paintings are eloquent information on the styles of the early settlers in the area.
Birnin Kudu is noted for the presence of rocks, fascinating are the ancient paintings on these rocks. The different paintings are eloquent information on the styles of the early settlers in the area.
KATSINA CITY GATE
Katsina city gate is a tourist attraction because of the wall that surrounds it with its seven different gates. The wall was built about 900 years ago during the reign of King Murabus.
Katsina city gate is a tourist attraction because of the wall that surrounds it with its seven different gates. The wall was built about 900 years ago during the reign of King Murabus.
EMIRS PALACES IN KATSINA AND DAURA
These palaces are tourist attractions because of their unique architectural structures. The palaces depict Northern Nigeria's traditional architectural designs dated as far back as the early 19th Century.
These palaces are tourist attractions because of their unique architectural structures. The palaces depict Northern Nigeria's traditional architectural designs dated as far back as the early 19th Century.
GOBARAU MINARET
The Minaret was built about 300 years ago. it was built of baked clay and mud and has been a thing of wonder to the inhabitants of the city. Legend has it that in those days, because of its height, it was used for surveillance purposes from where warriors could see enemies advancing on the ancient city.
The Minaret was built about 300 years ago. it was built of baked clay and mud and has been a thing of wonder to the inhabitants of the city. Legend has it that in those days, because of its height, it was used for surveillance purposes from where warriors could see enemies advancing on the ancient city.
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KARISHIN HILLS AND CAVES
Katsina State Hotel Board
Kano Rest House Road, G.R.A.
Tel: 065-30017
Katsina Guest House/Inn
9, Nagogo Road, Katsina.
Palace Hotel
Off IBB Way, P.O. Box 816,
Katsina.
Tel: 065-32690
Kano Rest House Road, G.R.A.
Tel: 065-30017
Katsina Guest House/Inn
9, Nagogo Road, Katsina.
Palace Hotel
Off IBB Way, P.O. Box 816,
Katsina.
Tel: 065-32690
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FCT ABUJA
ADAMAWA STATE
BAUCHI STATE
BENUE STATE
BORNO STATE
GOMBE STATE
JIGAWA STATE
KADUNA STATE
KANO STATE
KATSINA STATE
KEBBI STATE
KOGI STATE
KWARA STATE
NASARAWA STATE
NIGER STATE
PLATEAU STATE
SOKOTO STATE
TARABA STATE
YOBE STATE
ZAMFARA STATE
ADAMAWA STATE
BAUCHI STATE
BENUE STATE
BORNO STATE
GOMBE STATE
JIGAWA STATE
KADUNA STATE
KANO STATE
KATSINA STATE
KEBBI STATE
KOGI STATE
KWARA STATE
NASARAWA STATE
NIGER STATE
PLATEAU STATE
SOKOTO STATE
TARABA STATE
YOBE STATE
ZAMFARA STATE
