Sunni Ali
Sunni Ali, who became ruler of the Songhai in 1464, worked to unify, strengthen, and enlarge his empire.
The expansion was led by Sunni Ali (SOOH-nee-ah-lee), who became ruler of Songhai in 1464
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.
Askia the Great(Muhammad Ture)
The Songhai Empire lasted for approximately 200 years, from the late 15th century until its decline in the late 16th century. It emerged around 1464 and reached its peak in the 1500s before falling to Moroccan invaders in 1591. The empire was one of the largest in African history and played a significant role in trade and culture across West Africa.
Sunni Ali
1464
Muḥammad I Askia
Sonni Ali.
Sunni Ali, who became ruler of the Songhai in 1464, worked to unify, strengthen, and enlarge his empire.
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
In 1464, the Songhai Empire was taken over by Sonni Ali, who became its first king. He expanded the empire significantly through military conquests and strategic alliances, establishing Songhai as a dominant power in West Africa. Sonni Ali is often credited with solidifying the empire's control over key trade routes and cities, including Timbuktu and Gao. His reign marked the beginning of the empire's golden age.
Songhai's founder , Sunni Ali, captured Timbuktu from Mali in 1464.
Songhai
The Songhai Empire.
Sunni Ali was the ruler of the Songhai Empire, located in west Africa from 1464 to 1492.