HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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enslaved captives of war
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set cities on fire
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killed the emperor
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used gunpowder
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Moroccans badly needed cash and looked south to the Songhai Empire and their gold mines. Since the Moroccans had modern firearms, they defeated a larger force at the Battle of Tondibi and crushed the Songhai. However, the Moroccans found out that the sources of gold were not nearly as plentiful as they thought.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Moroccans came with gunpowder weapons, including guns and cannons, which Songhai’s military lacked. At the end of the battle, the Moroccans were victorious, and Songhai’s army lay destroyed.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Songhai army numbered some 30, 000 infantry and 10, 000 cavalry, but their weapons were mere spears and arrows.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Songhai Empire began to decline at the end of Askia Muhammad’s reign, and in 1590, a Moroccan army (from North Africa) invaded Songhai in search of gold. Despite having fewer soldiers, the Moroccans won because their guns were no match for Songhai ‘s bow and arrows.