Diakhao (Serer proper : Jaxaaw Gravrand, Henry, "La Civilisation Sereer - Cosaan", Nouvelles Editions africaines (1983), p 202, ) is a small town and commune in the Fatick Region in the west of Senegal.
History
Diakhao was the last capital of the pre-colonial Serer Kingdom of Sine. Sheridan, Michael J., Nyamweru, Celia, " African sacred groves: ecological dynamics & social change", James Currey (2008), p 141, It has several sites classified as historical monuments.Arrêté du 27 mars 2003 Senegal Ministry of Culture It houses the tombs of the Serer kings such as Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak Joof (king of Sine), the tombs of the Guelowars, the Lingeers and the Kanger (or Kangeer) baobab, a place of libation of the kings of Sine (Maad a Sinig).
In 1867 at the Surprise of Mbin o Ngor (a surprise attack against the Serers by the Muslim marabout which precipitated the Battle of Fandane-Thiouthioune), Diakhao was burned to the ground by the marabouts. To rebuild his capital (Diakhao), Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak implemented new tax measures throughout the Sine. Although Maad a Sinig Kumba Ndoffene Famak had no problem collecting taxes in other areas of Sine, he failed in Joal, one of the principalities of Sine occupied by the French administration. For years he tried to exercise his authority in Joal. In August 1871, he went to Joal to deal with the French and exercise his authority in the area. He was assassinated. Sarr, Alioune, "Histoire du Sine-Saloum (Sénégal)." Introduction, bibliographie et notes par Charles Becker. Version légèrement remaniée par rapport à celle qui est parue en 1986-87. pp 37-39 Klein, Martin A., "Islam and Imperialism in Senegal, Sine-Saloum 1847–1914", Edinburgh University Press (1968), pp 56-106, "L'epopee de Sanmoon Fay", Ethiopiques n°54 revue semestrielle de culture négro-africaine Nouvelle série volume 7 2e semestre (1991)
Administration Diakhao is a rural commune in the Department of Fatick (in Fatick Region). Colvin, Lucie Gallistel, "The Uprooted of the western Sahel: migrants' quest for cash in the Senegambia", Praeger (1981), pp 149-155
Geography The closest localities are Soror, Gadoguene, Ndidor, Tela, Maronem, Ngekor, Ndofene, Ndofane and Ndielem Farha.
Population Diakhao, which is inhabited by the Serer people is one of the Serer countries. Colvin, Lucie Gallistel, "The Uprooted of the western Sahel: migrants' quest for cash in the Senegambia" Praeger (1981), pp 151-156 RÉPUBLIQUE DU SÉNÉGAL According to PEPAM (Programme d'eau potable et d'assainissement du Millénaire), the estimated population is 3429. Diakhao (in) PEPAM
See also Serer ancient history Index of Serer royalty
References
External links Maps, weather and airports for Diakhao Diakhao sur le site PEPAM (Programme d'eau potable et d'assainissement du Millénaire) RÉPUBLIQUE DU SÉNÉGAL