Some period photos of African 'knights'

Iain · 21st October 2011, 11:14 PM

Glad you enjoyed them Colin.

Few more for the evening...

First the palace at Dikwa. Built by the infamous Rabeh Ibn Fade-Allah.

Second another view of the palace.

Third some Tuaregs at Zinder also circa 1916. More about that city in a sec.

Fourth, the main gate at Zinder. A rather interesting city famed for local weapons production, swords, spears and even cannon! Photo from 1916.

Fifth some more Dikwa cavalry doing a mock charge. This should also be an early 1900s photo.

Sixth another view of Sanda Mandara on his horse - he appears quite young so I'm assuming the image was shot sometime between 1917 when he took the throne and maybe 1920?

21st October 2011, 11:14 PM	#6
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	Glad you enjoyed them Colin. Few more for the evening... First the palace at Dikwa. Built by the infamous Rabeh Ibn Fade-Allah. Second another view of the palace. Third some Tuaregs at Zinder also circa 1916. More about that city in a sec. Fourth, the main gate at Zinder. A rather interesting city famed for local weapons production, swords, spears and even cannon! Photo from 1916. Fifth some more Dikwa cavalry doing a mock charge. This should also be an early 1900s photo. Sixth another view of Sanda Mandara on his horse - he appears quite young so I'm assuming the image was shot sometime between 1917 when he took the throne and maybe 1920? Attached Images

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