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Yes. The Songhai Empire was the largest empire that West Africa and even Africa had ever seen.

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Sunni ali was the government leader of?

Sonni Ali (or Sunni Ali Ber) was the first empire of the Songhai Empire in west Africa.


Who was the founder of the Songhai empire?

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.


Soldier-king who made songhai the largest kingdom in west Africa?

Sunni Ali


When did sunni ali become ruler of the soninkes?

Sunni Ali was the ruler of the Songhai Empire, located in west Africa from 1464 to 1492.


When did Songhai rise to power?

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


Which songhai king greatly expanded its 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.


As the songhai gained in wealth they expanded their territory and built an empire under which ruler?

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.


Who was the first leaders of songhai empire?

Sunni Ali


Who ruled Songhai at the height of its power?

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.


What kingdom did Sunni Ali Ber turn the songhai empire into?

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How did the emperor Sunni Ali keep Songhai a strong empire?

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


How did emperor Sunni Ali keep Songhai a strong empire?

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