Concept:The pre-colonial Hausa/Fulani administrative system assigned specific titles to palace duties.Explanation:Sarkin fada was the title given to the head of palace officials in the pre-colonial Hausa system.Sarkin dawaki was the cavalry leader, not the palace head.Sarkin gida was not an established office in the Fulani pre-colonial structure.Sarkin ruwa was the river-fishing official, not the head of the palace.The palace was therefore headed by the Sarkin fada.Answer:C. Sarkin fada