Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer
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 empire
Songhai Empire ended in 1591.
The capital of the Songhai Empire was Gao. Gao was an important city located along the banks of the Niger River, which helped facilitate trade and communication within the empire and beyond.
Songhai became a powerful empire because they controlled the river and trade with peoples to the north and south. Thus, they started gaining both wealth and power.
when did the empire songhai begin
The languages of the Songhai Empire in Africa included:SonghaiMalinkéMandinkaFulaniBozoSoninkeHausaMooré
The Songhai Empire was in West Africa.
The Songhai Empire lasted from around 1340 to 1591.
It was in West Africa.