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How did Sonni Ali of Songhai differ from most other West African rulers?
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What are the dynasties of the Songhai kingdom?
The Za, Sonni, Askiya, and Saadi dynasties.
Who made Songhai the largest kingdom in West Africa?
Askia Mohammed. He was one of the previous king, Sonni Ali's generals.
Who gainned control of timbuktu in 1433?
The Tuareg tribes, leader was Sonni Ali.
Who was the leader of the songhai people that rebelled against the king because they feared that if the king did not support Islam they would lose their trade with Muslim lands?
The leader of the Songhai people who rebelled against the king was Muhammad Ture, also known as Askia I. He seized power in 1493 and established the Askia dynasty. His rebellion was fueled by the fear that the king's lack of support for Islam would hinder trade with Muslim lands.
Did songhai rulers reject Islam?
No. Only the son of Sonni Ali, Sonni Baru, refused to declare himself a Muslim and he was subsequently overthrown by Askia Mohammed.
Who expanded the Songhai Empire?
Sonni Ali.
Who conquered Songhai after 1450?
Sonni Ali.
Who was the ruler of Songhai in 1464?
Sonni Ali.
What were the achievements of songhai empire?
== Songhai achieved expansion under the ruler of Sonni Ali,Ali was a Muslim like the Mali rulers before him. He was an efficient warrior who in the 1460's conquered many of the nieghboring states around Songhai. These were just a few of the many achievements of songhai for more go to songhai-empire
Who was the ruler of Songhai before Askia Muhammad?
Sonni Baru. Also known as Sonni Abū Bakr Dao.
What are the dynasties of the Songhai kingdom?
The Za, Sonni, Askiya, and Saadi dynasties.
Sunni ali was the government leader of?
Sonni Ali (or Sunni Ali Ber) was the first empire of the Songhai Empire in west Africa.
Who took control of the Songhai empire when Sunni Ali died?
Sonni Baru.
What are past leaders of Songhai?
sonni ali was one many years ago
Who created the Songhai empire?
Sunni Ali or Sonni Ali (spelled both ways)
What are some highlights of Sonni Ali the Great career?
The people of Songhai worked on expansion for their kingdom. They achieved their goal under the ruler of Sonni Ali the Great.
