Some accounts say his death came by drowning after the horse he was riding fell into the Koni River while returning from a campaign against the Fulani.
Some accounts say his death came by drowning after the horse he was riding fell into the Koni River while returning from a campaign against the Fulani. Abd ar Rahman as-Sadi was one of many historians who condemned him after his death, citing his purge of [*] scholars at the University of Sankore, and building his reputation as a "Celebrated Infidel." Notable military efforts he led include an attack against Mossi raiders, a victory in Massina, and his successful seven year siege of Jenne. Most significant was his 1468 ouster of the Tuaregs, which allowed him to take Timbuktu. FTP, name this ruler who expanded the kingdom of Gao into the Songhai empire.
Some accounts say his death came by drowning after the horse he was riding fell into the Koni River while returning from a campaign against the Fulani.
{Sonni Ali} Ber