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1492 death of Sunni Ali Ber left a leadership void in Songhai Empire, Mali & his son was soon dethroned by Mamadou Toure who ascended throne in 1492 under name Askia (meaning "general") Muhammad. Askia Muhammad made Songhai largest empire in history of West Africa. empire went into decline, however, after 1528, when nowblind Askia Muhammad was dethroned by his son, Askia Musa. |
? 1347 Mansa Musa, King of Mali Empire while it was source of almost half world's gold. |
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1462 Sonni Ali Ber, ruler of Songhai (or Songhay) Empire, along Niger River, conquered Mali in central Sudan by defeating Tuareg contingent at Tombouctou (or Timbuktu) & capturing city. He developed both his own capital, Gao, & main centres of Mali, Timbuktu & Djenné, into major cities. Ali Ber controlled trade along Niger River with a navy of war vessels. |
1400s - 1960s 560s Great Kano Mosque Nigeria |
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Ngazargamu, Nigeria. & Chad, Niger, Cameroon.  #5M 1892. 1800 50K KM 1892 129.5 K KM Continuation of Kanem Empire |
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Ngazargamu, Nigeria. & Chad, Niger, Cameroon.  #5M 1892. 1800 50K KM 1892 129.5 K KM Continuation of Kanem Empire |
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Southwestern Nigeria OyoIle |
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