Tekrur kingdom

The Tekrur kingdom was a historical kingdom in West Africa, primarily located in what is now Senegal and Mali. It existed from the 10th to the 18th century and was a significant political entity in the region. The Tukulor people, who are closely related to the Fulani, were organized within this kingdom and adopted Islam in the 11th century. Tekrur played a role in the broader history of Sudanic kingdoms, influencing and being influenced by groups like the Fulani and later forming the basis for the Tukulor empire in the 19th century.123