Who was sokoto Caliphate?

The Sokoto Caliphate was a large Islamic state in West Africa, founded in the early 19th century by Usman dan Fodio following a jihad against local Hausa kingdoms. It emerged in present-day Nigeria and became one of the largest and most influential Islamic empires in Africa, promoting Islamic education, governance, and trade. The Caliphate was characterized by a centralized system of governance and played a significant role in the spread of Islam across the region. Its decline began in the late 19th century due to British colonial expansion and internal strife.