Departments of the government and provinces with loyal governors
religion, education, government ,expanding territory
Askia Mohammed I died in 1538 after falling off his horse and drowning in a river. Oddly the river was at its lowest level because it was not rainy season. He was buried in a Step Pyramid at Gao. He is fondly remembered as Askia the Great.
about 35 years
Askia Mohammed the Great encouraged literacy and learning. In the Songhai Empire, there were the best scholars that made Islamic books that are still used today. Askia also spread Islam all over Africa.
Askia the Great was the high military rank name that Muhammad Ture gave himself after overthrowing Sunni Baru. They rebelled against Sunni Baru because he was not a Muslim and they were afraid that because he was not a Muslim, trade with other Muslim lands would suffer, so the rebelled against him.
specialized government offices and a permanent professional army.
religion, education, government ,expanding territory
Askia the Great, ie. Askia Mohammed.
Askia the Great, ie. Askia Mohammed.
Mansa Musa and Askia the great both believed that education was important.
Askia The Great overthrew Sunni Baru Because he was not a muslim
Askia the Great, the Emperor of the Songhai Empire, was believed to have had at least 6 children. His son, Muhammad I Askia, succeeded him as emperor after his death.
Muhammad Ture chose the title askia, a title of high military rank. Eventually, he became known as Askia the Great.
The most famous ruler of Songhai was Askia the Great (Askia Muhammad I), who ruled from 1493 to 1528. He expanded the empire, promoted Islam, and established a system of government that helped strengthen Songhai's power and influence in West Africa.
Askia Mohammed, AKA Askia the Great.
Askia The Great
Mansa Musa and Askia the great both believed that education was important.