The Significance Of The Songhai Empire
The Songhai Empire, the last of the great West African empires, reached its peak under rulers like Sonni Ali and Askia Muhammad. The Songhai Empire controlled vast territories, dominated the trans-Saharan trade, and fostered the development of urban centers like Gao and Timbuktu. The Songhai Empire’s legacy is evident in its military prowess, its economic prosperity, and its role in preserving Islamic scholarship in West Africa.
The Songhai Empire, the last of the great West African empires, reached its peak under rulers like Sonni Ali and Askia Muhammad. The Songhai Empire controlled vast territories, dominated the trans-Saharan trade, and fostered the development of urban centers like Gao and Timbuktu. The Songhai Empire’s legacy is evident in its military prowess, its economic prosperity, and its role in preserving Islamic scholarship in West Africa.
