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sunni ali and muhamad ture
The Songhai Empire was built by Sunni Ali, a skilled military leader who expanded their territory through conquest and control of trade routes in West Africa. He ruled the empire from 1464 to 1492.
Askia Muhammad, also known as Askia the Great, greatly expanded the Songhai Empire during his reign from 1493 to 1528. He increased the empire's territory and established a well-organized administration that promoted trade and Islamic scholarship.
Askia Muhammad Toure greatly expanded the Songhai Empire during his reign from 1493 to 1528. He conquered many new territories and extended the empire's influence in West Africa through military campaigns and strategic alliances.
Songhai empire
Songhai Empire ended in 1591.
The Songhai Empire was known for its strong military, wealth from trans-Saharan trade, and influential Islamic culture. Songhai had a well-organized bureaucracy and important trading cities like Timbuktu. It also expanded through conquest to become the largest empire in West Africa.
Askia Mohammed I established the Askia Dynasty in the Songhai Empire in the late 15th century. He was a devout Muslim and greatly expanded the empire's territory through conquest and diplomacy.
Sonni Ali expanded Songhai through military conquest, forming alliances and integrating newly conquered territories into the empire. He improved trade routes, developed a strong navy, and promoted Islam as a unifying force within the empire.
The Songhai Empire grew through conquest, trade, and strategic alliances. Its rulers, such as Sunni Ali and Askia Muhammad, expanded the empire through military campaigns and control of trans-Saharan trade routes, which brought wealth and power to the empire. They also established strong political and administrative systems to govern their vast territories.
The languages of the Songhai Empire in Africa included:SonghaiMalinkéMandinkaFulaniBozoSoninkeHausaMooré
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