Sonni Ali (or Sunni Ali Ber) was the first empire of the Songhai Empire in west Africa.
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.
Sunni Ali
Sunni Ali was the ruler of the Songhai Empire, located in west Africa from 1464 to 1492.
The Songhai Empire (sometimes spelled Songhay) is regarded by scholars and laymen alike as one of Africa's greatest empires. The Songhai Empire rose to particularly lofty heights in the late 1400s during the magnificent rule of Sunni Ali. During the reign of Sunni Ali most of what was formerly the Ghanaian and Mali Empires were incorporated into 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.
The Songhai Empire was built by Sunni Ali, a skilled military leader who expanded their territory through conquest and control of trade routes in West Africa. He ruled the empire from 1464 to 1492.
Sunni Ali
Sunni Ali Ber was seen as the first great ruler of the Songhai Empire, the throne was given to his son Sunni Baru at his death. Muhammad Toure quickly took the throne from Sunni Baru and became the ruler at the height of the Songhai Empire.
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sunni ali kept Songhai a strong empire because he stretched more than 1000 miles of land. he also encouraged more trade,which helped Songhai remain a strong empire until the end of the 1500s
sunni ali kept Songhai a strong empire because he stretched more than 1000 miles of land. he also encouraged more trade,which helped Songhai remain a strong empire until the end of the 1500s