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when did the empire songhai begin
It was in West Africa.
of infighting among Songhai subjects.
1450
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 West Africa, covering what is today Mali.
The founder of the Songhai Empire was Sunni Ali Ber, who established the empire in the 15th century through military conquest and expansion. He is credited with uniting various regions in West Africa under the control of the Songhai Empire.
Monarchy. Songhai was ruled by a king or emperor and had local rulers who administered their regions and paid taxes, tributes and military support to Songhai.
Songhai empire
Songhai Empire ended in 1591.
The languages of the Songhai Empire in Africa included:SonghaiMalinkéMandinkaFulaniBozoSoninkeHausaMooré
when did the empire songhai begin
Mali's empire helped songhai controll trade routes and it made songhai richer
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.
Askia Mohammed I established the Askia Dynasty in the Songhai Empire in the late 15th century. He was a devout Muslim and greatly expanded the empire's territory through conquest and diplomacy.
The Songhai Empire lasted from around 1340 to 1591.
The Songhai Empire lasted from around 1340 to 1591.