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Sunni Ali was the ruler of the Songhai Empire, located in west Africa from 1464 to 1492.

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Johannes Gutenberg invented the movable-type printing press around 1440, while Sunni Ali became the ruler of the Songhai Empire (not Soninke, which refers to a different ethnic group) in 1464. Therefore, Gutenberg's invention occurred before Sunni Ali's rise to power.


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Sunni Ali, who became ruler of the Songhai in 1464, worked to unify, strengthen, and enlarge his empire.


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Sunni Ali Ber was seen as the first great ruler of the Songhai Empire, the throne was given to his son Sunni Baru at his death. Muhammad Toure quickly took the throne from Sunni Baru and became the ruler at the height of the Songhai Empire.


How long was sunni ali king?

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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.


Who led the expansions of songhai in the 1400s?

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What did Sunni Ali do in 1468?

In 1468, Sunni Ali became the ruler of the Songhai Empire after seizing power in a coup. He is known for his military conquests, which significantly expanded the empire's territory, and for consolidating power through strategic alliances and the incorporation of various regions. Sunni Ali's reign marked a period of growth and prosperity for the Songhai Empire, establishing it as one of the largest and most influential empires in West Africa.