He controlled it because he was a strong military solider and knew what to do
Sonni Baru.
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.
Sonni Ali (or Sunni Ali Ber) was the first empire of the Songhai Empire in west Africa.
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.
In 1468, Sunni Ali, the founder of the Songhai Empire, drove the Berbers out of Timbuktu. He expanded his empire and brought Timbuktu under Songhai rule, thus putting an end to the Berber control over the city.
Sunni Ali
Madogo, the tenth si of Gao, was the father of Sunni Ali, the founder of the Songhay Empire in West Africa.
Sunni Ali was the ruler of the Songhai Empire, located in west Africa from 1464 to 1492.
Sunni Ali or Sonni Ali (spelled both ways)
The African leader who took control of the Songhai Empire from Sunni Ali's son, Sunni Baru, was Muhammad Ture, also known as Askia Muhammad. He led a rebellion against Sunni Baru in 1493, effectively seizing power and establishing the Askia dynasty. Under his leadership, the Songhai Empire reached its peak in terms of territorial expansion and cultural development.
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Some of the notable rulers of the Songhai Empire were Sunni Ali, Askia Muhammad, and Askia Daoud. Sunni Ali is credited with establishing the empire, while Askia Muhammad brought stability and organized administration. Askia Daoud's rule marked the decline of the empire due to internal strife and external pressures.