Sunni Ali, the first ruler of the Songhai Empire in the 15th century, controlled commerce in the Sudan region by establishing a strong military presence and securing trade routes. He captured key cities like Timbuktu and Gao, which were vital trade centers, and implemented policies to ensure the safety of merchants and their goods. By promoting trade and integrating various commercial networks, he facilitated economic prosperity and strengthened his empire's influence over regional commerce. Additionally, Sunni Ali's control over the Niger River allowed for efficient transportation of goods, further enhancing trade activities.
Islam is the main religion in Sudan; around 97% of the population are Sunni Muslim.
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Sunni is a form of Islamic religion usually we call them Sunni Muslims, because they are Muslim's.
Sunni Islam spread throughout the eastern Mediterranean region.
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the sunni and shia
The main conflict is between the Sunni Muslims in Northern Sudan, and the small Christian community in the South. The south recently voted to split from the rest of Sudan. Though there is also a substantial belief system known as Animism, they do not play a large part in the actual conflict.
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Sinai is a region of Egypt, Sunni is a branch of the religion of Islam.
Sunni Ali stormed into Timbuktu and drove out the Berbers. He then began a campaign of conquest. He utilized Songhai's location along the river. He seized control of the river trade.
In 1600, the region controlled by Sunni Muslims primarily included parts of the Ottoman Empire, which spanned Southeast Europe, Western Asia, and North Africa. Additionally, areas such as the Safavid Empire in Persia (modern-day Iran) were also under Sunni influence, although the Safavids were predominantly Shiite. The Mughal Empire in the Indian subcontinent was another significant region where Sunni Islam was prevalent.
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.