- After the reign of Idris Alooma, the empire lost its military strength.
- After the reign of Idris, the kingdom came under the leadership of weak and incompetent rulers.
- The kingdom witnessed frequent famines.
- After the reign of Idris, the Jukun and Tuareg made serious incursions and attacks making the situation worse.
- The occupation of the kingdom by some Jihadists following the expulsion of Mai Ahamed into exile also led to its fall.