This state relied on hikoi to manage its river fleet, which combined with its cavalry to provide most of its military power.
A primary account of this state was written by one of its scribes named Mahmud Kati. This state relied on hikoi to manage its river fleet, which combined with its cavalry to provide most of its military power. This state's greatest leader was advised by al-Sadi, the author of the (*) Tarikh al-Sudan. This state's refusal to cede its salt mines at Taghaza to Ahmad al-Mansur led to its defeat at the Battle of Tondibi by Morocco. Sonni Ali Ber founded - for 10 points - what West African empire led by Askia Muhammad Ture, with capital Gao?
A primary account of this state was written by one of its scribes named Mahmud Kati.
Songhai empire