Sunni Ali
Sunni Ali
1464
Muḥammad I Askia
Sonni Ali.
Sunni Ali, who became ruler of the Songhai in 1464, worked to unify, strengthen, and enlarge his empire.
The expansion was led by Sunni Ali (SOOH-nee-ah-lee), who became ruler of Songhai in 1464
The expansion was led by Sunni Ali (SOOH-nee-ah-lee), who became ruler of Songhai in 1464
In 1464, the Songhai Empire was taken over by Sonni Ali, who became its first king. He expanded the empire significantly through military conquests and strategic alliances, establishing Songhai as a dominant power in West Africa. Sonni Ali is often credited with solidifying the empire's control over key trade routes and cities, including Timbuktu and Gao. His reign marked the beginning of the empire's golden age.
Songhai's founder , Sunni Ali, captured Timbuktu from Mali in 1464.
Songhai
The Songhai Empire.
The Songhai king who greatly expanded the empire was Sunni Ali. He ruled from 1464 to 1492 and is known for his military conquests, which significantly enlarged the empire, particularly through campaigns that captured key trade cities like Timbuktu and Djenne. Sunni Ali's leadership established Songhai as one of the largest empires in West Africa, thriving on trade and cultural exchange. His legacy set the foundation for the empire's influence in the region.