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	Jolof Empire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Jolof also called Dyolof or Wolof was an empire in modern day Senegal founded by the Wolof that still dominated the region.
		The Jolof Empire was at its peak in the early 16th century, when profitable trade was carried on with the Portuguese.
		Jolof found itself as a mere neighbor to the kingdoms surrounding it while vying for trade with the Portuguese.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jolof_Empire (205 words)

	Jolof - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Jolof Empire.
		Jolof (French: Diolof or Djolof) is one of the many historical kingdoms in Senegal.
		Due to a combination of political conflicts and desertification, over the past few centuries several waves of emigration of Wolof-speakers from the Jolof southward into other regions of Senegal has contributed to the spread of the Wolof language and Islam throughout Senegal.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jolof (215 words)

	Pre-Colonial Africa Jolof Empire
		As the largest Empire in pre-colonial Africa, the imperial territory of Songhay extended from the Lake Chad in the East, to the Atlantic Ocean in the West; from the Mediterranean Sea in the North, to the Golf of Guinea in the South.
		Jolof Rice dish, very popular across West Africa, is a reminder of the strong cultural invariable still existing among the extended large family.
		The Emperor of Jolof Empire was deposed and replaced by a French governor; the vassal kings removed and replaced by "chiefs" and thieves.
	www.jolofempire.com /Pre-ColonialAfrica.html (2193 words)

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		the Mali empire expanded westward from the region of the upper Niger River and conquered Tekrur.
		the Wolof established the Jolof empire in the region between the Senegal and the Siné rivers.
		Jolof was made up of a number of states (including Wolof, Cayor, Baol, and Walo); internal rivalries led to its breakup in the 17th cent.
	www.greatestcities.com /users/gikky/14001.html (1219 words)

	Waalo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		To the north were Moorish Emirates; to the south was the Kingdom of Cayor; to the east was Jolof (Diolof).
		The legendary 13th century founding of Waalo was by NDiadiane Ndiaye, a man reputed to be from the north, who lived a strange existence in the Senegal River for years until he was selected by the Waalo people as their king after performing amazing feats.
		The royal capital of Waalo was first Diourbel (Guribel) on the north bank of the Senegal River (in modern Mauritania), then Ndiangué on the south bank of the river, then the capital was moved to Nder on the west shore of the Lac de Guiers.
	www.icyclopedia.com /encyclopedia/w/wa/waalo.html (436 words)

	Cayor
		The Kingdom of Cayor was the largest and most powerful kindgdom that split off from the Empire of Jolof (Diolof)[?], in what is now Senegal, West Africa.
		Cayor was located in north and central Senegal, southeast of Waalo, west of the kingdom of Jolof[?] and north of Baol and the Kingdom of Sine[?].
		In 1549, the king, or "Damel[?]", Detie Fu Ndiogu[?], became independent from Jolof (Djolof)[?].
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ca/Cayor.html (235 words)

	15th century - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Foundation and rise of the Aztec empire in Mexico.
		Constantinople falls to the Ottoman Empire (in 1453), and the Empire conquers several more countries in the Balkans.
		Mehmet II, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and Conqueror of Costantinople
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/15th_century (422 words)

	Notes on the Life of Anna Kingsley
		Her father's side was Ndiaye, descended from the legendary Njaajaan Njaay, founder of the Jolof Empire.
		Her mother's lineage, Majigeen, had already produced two Burbas Jolof (Jolof leaders).
		Her family was free, and owned both land and slaves.
	courses.wcupa.edu /jones/his311/notes/shafer.htm (3197 words)

	Home Page Jolof Empire
		Jolof Empire aims to restore and polish the true image of Africa, CRADLE of humanity and bearer of civilizations.
		also called the Sudanic Empires: Ghana, Mali, Songhay and Jolof Empires.
		A strong unifying culture still remains, regardless of the recent colonial mapping to divide, conquer and rule Africa at the Berlin Conference in Europe (1884-1885).
	www.jolofempire.com (108 words)

	Aids Senegal -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Of the native kingdoms, the Jolof Empire of the 14th century was the most powerful.
		Various European powers came to the area from the 15th century onward, until France ended up in possession of what had become an important slave trade departure point.
		In January 1959, Senegal and the French Sudan merged to form the Mali Federation, which became fully independent on June 20, 1960, as a result of the independence and the transfer of power agreement signed with France on April 4, 1960.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/2/aids-senegal.html (1767 words)

	NCACROP - Member List Guestbook [View] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Jolof Empire is a Corporation providing and conducting educational, cultural and business exchange services between Africa and America.
		Jolof Empire has the challenging mission to restore and bring forth the true image of Africa, cradle of humanity and bearer of civilizations.
		See our "Bringing the Black Boy to Manhood: The Passage," catalyst and call in 1985 for the conteporary rites of passage movement.
	www.da-book.com /cgi-local/view.pl?NCACROP+41 (271 words)

	Jolof Empire: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Jolof Empire: Facts and details from Encyclopedia Topic
		The Jolof Empire ruled various parts of Senegal (A republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960)
		Regions of Senegal[for more info, Exception Handler: No article summary found.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /ref/jolof_empire (317 words)

	Jolof Empire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		it uses material from the wikipedia article "Jolof Empire"
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	www.33beat.com /Jolof_Empire.html (408 words)

	NCACROP - Member List Guestbook [View] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Our previous website (www.jolof-empire.com) has been updated and is no longer used with the linking dash between jolod & empire (-).
		I really enjoy the new site and I know Jolof vision will be acomplished.
		My vision for Jolof especially Badara Ndaw is to
	www.da-book.com /cgi-local/view.pl?NCACROP+31 (495 words)

	ZoomInfo Web Summary: Daniel Schafer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Schafer will speak about Anna's family's royal lineage.
		Her father's family was Ndiaye, descended from the legendary Njaajaan Njaay, founder of the Jolof Empire.
		Her family had been free and owned both land and slaves before they were captured and killed by slave traders.
	www.zoominfo.com /directory/Schafer_Daniel_17079919.htm (548 words)

	Senegal
		Map of Senegal with the peoples discussed in "Art and Life in Africa" CD-ROM
		In the 13th and 14th centuries, during the time when the Jolof Empire was founded, the area that is now Senegal came under the influence of the great Mandingo empires to the east.
		The Portuguese were the first Europeans to trade in Senegal, arriving in the 15th century.
	www.uiowa.edu /~africart/toc/countries/Senegal.html (319 words)

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