Monarchy. Songhai was ruled by a king or emperor and had local rulers who administered their regions and paid taxes, tributes and military support to Songhai.
Songhai was a Muslim empire, with Islam being the predominant religion in the region. The rulers of Songhai embraced Islam, and it played a significant role in shaping the society and culture of the empire.
Some of the notable rulers of the Songhai Empire were Sunni Ali, Askia Muhammad, and Askia Daoud. Sunni Ali is credited with establishing the empire, while Askia Muhammad brought stability and organized administration. Askia Daoud's rule marked the decline of the empire due to internal strife and external pressures.
In the 1300s Songhai had become so rich and powerful to draw attention of the rulers of Mali. Then, they sent an army to conquer Songhai. Later, as the Empire of Mali became weaker, they rose up against them, and won their freedom.
In the 1300s Songhai had become so rich and powerful to draw attention of the rulers of Mali. Then, they sent an army to conquer Songhai. Later, as the Empire of Mali became weaker, they rose up against them, and won their freedom.
== 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
Songhai was ruled by a king or emperor and had local rulers who administered their regions and paid taxes, tributes and military support to Songhai.AND IT WAS THE TRAINS
Religion, corrupt rulers
Rather superficial. Officially the religion was Roman Catholicism, but the rulers largely did what they wanted.
Sonni Ali Of Songhai was differ from most other West African rulers because he did not adopt Islam but, he was a follower of Islam.
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No. The official religion of the Safavid Empire was Shiite Islam. They were also quite zealous rulers, forcibly converting many to Shiite Islam.