The impact of Islam on the urban structure and economy of Kano, Nigeria
The Islamic influence upon Kano has transformed the city over the past five centuries. The paper examines this influence on three aspects of Kano: urban form and architecture, land tenure laws and usury. (DÜI-Ott)
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Format: | Print Article |
Language: | English |
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1986
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Journal / Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs, King Abdulazis University
Year: 1986, Volume: 7, Issue: 2, Pages: 464-475 |
Further subjects: | B
Islam
B Architecture B City B Nigeria Kano Islam City Architecture Usury B Nigeria B Usury |
Summary: | The Islamic influence upon Kano has transformed the city over the past five centuries. The paper examines this influence on three aspects of Kano: urban form and architecture, land tenure laws and usury. (DÜI-Ott) |
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ISSN: | 0266-6952 |
Contains: | In: Maʿhad Šu'ūn al-Aqallīyāt al-Muslima (Dschidda), Journal / Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs, King Abdulazis University
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