Because the Portuguese dominated the Saharan trade routes.
when did the empire songhai begin
The Songhai Empire, which flourished in West Africa, ultimately fell due to a combination of internal strife, economic decline, and external pressures. The empire faced succession disputes and political fragmentation that weakened its central authority. Additionally, the invasion by Moroccan forces in 1591, equipped with gunpowder and firearms, decisively defeated the Songhai military. This military defeat, combined with the empire's inability to adapt to changing trade routes and economic challenges, led to its collapse.
of infighting among Songhai subjects.
It was in West Africa.
Morocco
morocco
The Songhai Interacted with mostly european. Mainly Portuguese and dutch.
the Songhai empire was defeated due to the lack of modern use of weapons by the Songhai military
They easily defeated Songhai's soldiers, who had only swords and spears while the enemy has gunpowder and cannons. :B
In 1591, Moroccans defeated the Songhai Empire.
Songhai armies did not have the modern weapons that countries in west Africa and Europe possessed. In1591 the armies of Songhai were defeated by an army from morocco armed with gunpowder and cannons.
Songhai armies did not have the modern weapons that countries in west Africa and Europe possessed. In1591 the armies of Songhai were defeated by an army from Morocco armed with gunpowder and cannons.
Because the Portuguese dominated the Saharan trade routes.
The Portuguese explored Ghana, Mali, and Songhai
the Portuguese
The Songhai (also Songhay) Empire fell in 1612. The empire was defeated by the Moroccans in 1519 and then fell into anarchy and the empire came to a sudden close in 1612.