__________ was the first Hausa state that fell to the hand of the Jihadists

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The question asks which was the first Hausa state that fell to the hand of the Jihadists.

Recall the historical context of the Fulani Jihad.
The Fulani Jihad, led by Usman dan Fodio, began in 1804. The Jihadists aimed to conquer the existing Hausa states.
Identify the sequence of conquests.
Historically, Katsina was one of the first major Hausa states to fall to the Fulani Jihadists, specifically in 1805. Kano fell in 1807, and Zaria (Zazzau) fell in 1808. Kebbi was also conquered later.

Therefore, Katsina was the first among the options provided.

The correct option is C.
$\boxed{\text{C. Katsina}}$

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