Sundiata led an attack against Sumanguru's capitol city of Sosso, in Mali, and destroyed it in a single morning. But, Sunni Ali became the ruler of Songhai in 1464 and a lot of the land he added to his kingdom had been part of the Mali Empire. Hope I helped. I just happen to be learning about this too.
Internal conflict
Internal conflict
The expansion was led by Sunni Ali (SOOH-nee-ah-lee), who became ruler of Songhai in 1464
The expansion was led by Sunni Ali (SOOH-nee-ah-lee), who became ruler of Songhai in 1464
After Mansa Musa died, his son Maghan took the throne. Maghan was a weak ruler. Raiders from the southeast poured into Mali. Mali never fully recovered from the attack. The Malian Empire continued to weaken and decline after.This soon lead to the uprise of the new empire Songhai,which would be the new and powerful empire after Mali had fallen.
After Mansa Musa died, his son Maghan took the throne. Maghan was a weak ruler. Raiders from the southeast poured into Mali. Mali never fully recovered from the attack. The Malian Empire continued to weaken and decline after.This soon lead to the uprise of the new empire Songhai,which would be the new and powerful empire after Mali had fallen.
NO. The fall of any country can be avoided. In the case of Mali, active engagement with Sa'adian Morocco, which had firearms, led to the destruction of Mali. As a result, if Mali had found a way to acquire firearms, or was able to restrain itself from trying to attack the Songhai and remain outside of Morocco's view, the empire could have likely continued on.
Hernán Cortés led the conquest of the Aztec.
The Norman Conquest was led by William the Duke of Normandy.
Mali lost power primarily due to a combination of internal strife, economic decline, and external pressures. The empire faced fragmentation as local leaders gained autonomy, weakening central authority. Additionally, the rise of competing powers, such as the Songhai Empire, and disruptions in trade routes diminished Mali's economic strength. By the late 16th century, these factors collectively led to Mali's decline and loss of influence in West Africa.
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The Songhai Empire altered its environment by constructing an extensive system of irrigation canals and cultivating crops such as millet and sorghum. This improved agricultural productivity, facilitated trade, and supported the growth of urban centers within the empire. Additionally, the empire's expansion led to deforestation in some regions to make way for agriculture and urban development.