Askia Mohammed presided over its golden age, introducing political reforms and revitalization, such as the establishment of a complex bureaucracy, religious schools, and mosques.
Askia Mohammed presided over its golden age, introducing political reforms and revitalization, such as the establishment of a complex bureaucracy, religious schools, and mosques. He also made a famed pilgrimage to Mecca, as Mansa Musa had done before him. This kingdom prospered until the 16th Century, when a civil war erupted over royal succession and Moroccans invaded, taking its gold mines. FTP, what is this African empire which succeeded the Mali Empire of Musa and whose most famous king is Sonni Ali, who conquered most of its lands?
Askia Mohammed presided over its golden age, introducing political reforms and revitalization, such as the establishment of a complex bureaucracy, religious schools, and mosques.
Songhai Empire