The manuscript is a biography of Fulani Islamic leader Al Hajj Umar Taal (ca. 1794/7-1864). It narrates episodes in the birth, education, travels, and jihad campaigns of Al Hajj Umar Taal.
Le manuscrit est une biographie du chef islamique peul Al Hajj Umar Taal (vers 1794 / 7-1864). Il raconte des épisodes de la naissance, de l'éducation, des voyages et des campagnes du jihad d'Al Hajj Umar Taal.
Extent: 1 manuscript containg 44 pages.
Size and dimensions of original material: width 20cm, Height 24cm, depth 1cm.
Condition of original material: The manuscript was dusty before digitization. It is clearly legible, blue ink with some faded lines on some pages.
Author(s)/Creator(s): Muhammad al-Ghāli Ba.
Scribe(s): Muhamad al-Ghāli Ba.
Related countries: Senegal; Mauritania; Mali; Nigeria; Guinea; Saoudi Arabia; Chad; Egypt; Adamawa.
Related regions: West Africa, North Africa and Arabia.
Related towns/cities: Nioro; Hamdallahi; Timbuktu, Kirina; Masina; Madina; Segu; Futa-Djalon; Futa Toro.
