Takrur, Tekrur, or Tekrour (c. 800 - c. 1285) was an ancient state of West Africa, which flourished roughly parallel to the Awkar (the so-called "Ghana Empire"). Origin The area that would become the kingdom of Takrur was inhabited by Berber and Fulbe tribes as early as the 6th century and possibly even earlier. The formation of the state came about as an influx of Fulbe noble clans from the east settled after the formation of the Soninké state of Ghana. Center of Trade Located in the Sen… (More on Takrur)