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Where did Usman dan Fodio live after Muhammad Bello made Sokoto his headquarters?
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After Muhammad Bello established his headquarters in Sokoto around 1809–1810, Usman dan Fodio lived nearby in Sifawa. There, he maintained his simple lifestyle while teaching a community of 300 students and focusing on his writing. Around 1815, he moved to the western suburbs of Sokoto, where he resided until his death in 1817.1