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The Songhai Empire was one of the largest empires in West Africa during the 15th and 16th centuries.
The empire of Songhai practiced Islam as its main religion. Islam was introduced to the region through trade and interactions with North African Muslim traders. It became the dominant religion in Songhai during the rule of Sunni Ali and Askia Muhammad.
The west African kingdoms like Ghana, Mali and Songhai experienced prosperity through the trade of gold and salt which was of high value back then.
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The Songhai Empire (sometimes spelled Songhay) is regarded by scholars and laymen alike as one of Africa's greatest empires. The Songhai Empire rose to particularly lofty heights in the late 1400s during the magnificent rule of Sunni Ali. During the reign of Sunni Ali most of what was formerly the Ghanaian and Mali Empires were incorporated into the Songhai Empire
Djenne was rich and the most renowned trading city along the Niger river during the era of the Songhai Empire.
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Djenne was rich and the most renowned trading city along the Niger river during the era of the Songhai Empire.
Djenne was rich and the most renowned trading city along the Niger river during the era of the Songhai Empire.
Sunni Ali turned Songhai into a huge empire. At its peak it stretched across 1,000 miles. during the 1400s, it controlled most trading as well as the valuable salt and gold region of the area.