when did the empire songhai begin
It was in West Africa.
of infighting among Songhai subjects.
The dominant reason for Morocco's invasion of the Songhai Empire was to dominate the Trans-Saharan Salt-for-Gold Trade. The Songhai Empire was wealthy with gold, and this attracted the Moroccans. While the Songhai military was very skilled, it was no modernized, allowing Moroccan armies using firearms to overrun the empire in 1591.It is worth noting that there was never a motive of conversion since both Morocco and the Songhai Empire were Sunni Islamic States and that the Songhai had been largely peaceful towards the Moroccans prior to the invasion.
in 400 ad
Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer
1500 a.d.
In the 1300s Songhai had become so rich and powerful to draw attention of the rulers of Mali. Then, they sent an army to conquer Songhai. Later, as the Empire of Mali became weaker, they rose up against them, and won their freedom.
Songhai empire
Songhai Empire ended in 1591.
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.
The languages of the Songhai Empire in Africa included:SonghaiMalinkéMandinkaFulaniBozoSoninkeHausaMooré
when did the empire songhai begin
The Songhai Empire controlled the important natural resource of gold, which was abundant in the region. This allowed the empire to become a major hub for trans-Saharan trade and accumulate wealth and power.
It was in West Africa.
Songhai empire is in west africa
The Songhai Empire lasted from around 1340 to 1591.