Timbuktu
Through trade - it was a trading empire.
For religion and perhaps he wanted to..expand...the Songhai empire.
Ghana, Mali, and Songhai, each overlapping each other as they expand one after the other
To make a profit and expand their trading empire.
Askia Muhammad gain his power and respect to get control of songbai
he transported tea and beans to other country's so that there trading business can grow and expand the British Empire.
A strong leader in Songhai brought stability, order, and cohesion to the empire, helping to maintain internal peace and fend off external threats. They were also able to enact effective governance, promote economic prosperity, and make strategic decisions to expand the empire's influence.
In the 15th century, Mali started to weaken. Since they weakened, Songhai was able to expand.
What did Qin king use to expand his empire
Yes, they elected to expand by trade rather than conquest, and extended their trade around the Mediterranean, and to the Canary Islands and Cornwall.
Askia the Great was motivated to develop a sophisticated system of administration in Songhai to strengthen his empire and improve governance. He wanted to centralize power, enforce law and order, and increase efficiency in collecting taxes and managing resources. This allowed him to expand the empire's influence and control over trade routes.
To expand their empire