Eventually , the entire state of Zazzau was renamed Zaria , which is now a province and traditional kingdom in present - day Nigeria .
In the 16th century , Queen Bakwa Turunku built the capital of Zazzau at Zaria , named after her younger daughter .
The entire state of Zazzau was renamed Zaria , which is now a Zaria and traditional kingdom in present - day Nigeria .
In the 16th century , Queen Bakwa Turunku built the capital of Zazzau at Zaria , named after her younger daughter .