| Birayma N'dyeme Eler | |
|---|---|
| Burba Jolof | |
| Reign | c.1465–c.1481 |
| Predecessor | N'Dyelen Mbey Leeyti |
| Successor | Tase Daagulen |
Birayma N'dyeme Eler, also spelledBiram Njeme Eler (ruled c.1465–c.1481) was the seventh ruler, orBurba, of theJolof Empire.[1] He was a member of the Jonaï maternal lineage, which originated inBaol.[2]: 22
Information about Biram Njeme Eler, coming mostly from oral histories, is debated by scholars. Rokhaya Fall, relying on Senegambian oral histories as well as 15th century Portuguese sources, credits him with founding a new capital for the empire at Ceng as well as conqueringNamandirou,Saloum, and theMandinka kingdoms of the north bank of theGambia river in the middle of the century.[2]: 24 Oumar Kane, however, assigns responsibility for much of these deeds to a precursor,Cukli Njiklaan.[3]
Eler was succeeded by his nephew,Tasé Daaguleen, after Tasé had defeated his son Bukar Bige in a power struggle.[2]: 27
| Preceded by | Burba Jolof Jolof Empire c.1465-c.1481 | Succeeded by |
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