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Moroccan army attack Songhai.
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Why did songhai fall?
the Moroccan army invaded Songhai
How did Songhai become a powerful empire?
Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer
What was Songhai decline?
A war over succession after the death of Emperor Askia Daoud weakened the empire and left it vulnerable from invasion by Morocco. The cities were sacked, and the empire was demolished as a regional power. The Moroccans lacked the ability to lead so great an empire, and lost control. It splintered into many separate kingdoms, but none were able to retain the power of the Songhai Empire.
What did Songhai trade with other countries?
Songhai traded gold and salt
How long did the Songhai Empire last?
The Songhai Empire lasted from around 1340 to 1591.
What caused the decline of Songhai?
nobody knows
What caused the decline of Ghana and SONGHAI?
because of religons
Was Songhai defeated by the Portuguese?
No. Songhai was defeated by Morocco but the Portuguese played a role in their decline due them shifting the trade routes from over land to by sea.
What led to decline of Songhai empire?
Some people from Europe came over and took every thing that they had including women,goods and slaves
Who was the rulers of Songhai?
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.
Is songhai a kingdom?
Yes, songhai is a kingdom.
What was the capital of Songhai?
The capital of Songhai was "Gao".
When songhai began?
when did the empire songhai begin
What religion did ancient songhai have?
Songhai was mainly Islamic
Where is the capital of songhai at?
Gao was the capital of the Songhai Empire.
Why did songhai fall?
the Moroccan army invaded Songhai
What are facts about songhai?
songhai empire was the capitol of gao
