HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Songhai
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Ghana
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Egypt
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Mali
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Detailed explanation-1: -1. The empire of Mali reached its height under the ruler Mansa Musa, but the empire fell to invaders in the 1400s. 2. The Songhai built a new Islamic empire in West Africa, conquering many of the lands that were once part of Mali.
Detailed explanation-2: -The surrounding Songhay Empire would conquer most of the Mali kingdom by the late 15th century, leaving little remaining of the once proud Mali Empire. By the 17th century, the Moroccan Empire occupied the area.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sunni Ali took power in 1464 and became the first king of the Songhai Empire. He further expanded the empire and conquered Timbuktu and Djenné, two important centers for trade and learning. Sunni Ali ruled for 30 years, during which time his cities grew and were fortified.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Songhai Empire (aka Songhay, c. 1460-c. 1591) covered what is today southern Mauritania and Mali. It replaced the Mali Empire (1240-1645) as the most important state in West Africa.