When was Songhai at the top of there peak?

Answer 1

The Songhai Empire reached its peak in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, particularly during the reign of Emperor Askia Muhammad I from 1493 to 1528. This period marked significant territorial expansion, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing, as Songhai became a dominant power in West Africa, controlling important trade routes and cities like Timbuktu and Gao. The empire's influence waned after the late 16th century due to internal strife and external pressures.