Askia the Great, ie. Askia Mohammed.
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.
Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer
The Songhai Empire lasted from around 1340 to 1591.
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.
Askiya Muhammad, known as Askiya the Great, brought the Songhai Empire to its height. Askiya had no actual right to claim the throne, but did so anyway. He built strong alliances, which helped the empire spread.
The Songhai Empire no longer exists. It ended in about 1591.
Sonni Ali (or Sunni Ali Ber) was the first empire of the Songhai Empire in west Africa.
Askia the Great was a famous leader of the Songhai Empire which was in what would be parts of modern-day west Africa.
Songhai 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 Empire of Mali lasted from the thirteenth to the late fifteenth centuries. The great leader was Mansa Musa. However, his sons were unable to hold the kingdom together after his death. A result, Mali was taken over by the Songhai Empire.
Sunni Ali Ber, a military leader, established the Sunni dynasty in the Songhai Empire in the late 15th century. He expanded the territory and power of the empire through military conquests and strategic alliances.
As of 2021, the current President of Mali, where the historical Songhai Empire was located, is Assimi Goïta, who came to power following a military coup in 2020.
Songhai empire
The Songhai and Mali
The Songhai Empire was located in West Africa, primarily in present-day Mali and Niger along the Niger River. It was one of the largest empires in Africa, known for its economic power and intellectual achievements.
Akbar was the great leader of the Mogul Empire.