Askia Musa or Askiya Musa (ruled 1529–1531) was the second Askia ruler of the Songhai Empire. Musa was the son of Askia Mohammad I and Zāra Kabirun-koi...

Askia Muhammad Ture I (1443–1538), born Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr al-Turi or Muhammad Ture, was the first ruler of the Askia dynasty of the Songhai Empire...

empire's boundaries. In 1528, Askia's children revolted against him, declaring his son Askia Musa king. Following Musa's overthrow in 1531, the Songhai...

mosque in Timbuktu. Mohammad Benkan took part in his cousin Askia Musa's coup against Askia Mohammed, and was appointed to the prestigious title of Kurmina-fari...

Askia Muhammad Gao was the last ruler of the Songhai Empire. A son of Askia Daoud, he assumed power in the last months of 1591 after the defeat of Askia...

own predecessor Musa. Benkan’s captains turned against him and he was deposed by the Dendi-fari, who then proclaimed Ismail as Askia.: 326  Ismail's reign...

decline, however, after 1528, when the now-blind Askia Muhammad was dethroned by his son, Askia Musa. 1492: Boabdil's surrender of Granada marks the end...

merchants. August 26 – Askia Muhammad I, ruler of the Songhai Empire in West Africa since 1493, is forced to abdicate by his son, Askia Musa, who declares himself...

 1255) and became renowned for the wealth of its rulers, especially Mansa Musa (Musa Keita). At its peak, Mali was the largest empire in West Africa, widely...

dynasty, also known as the Askia dynasty, ruled the Songhai Empire at the height of that state's power. It was founded in 1493 by Askia Mohammad I, a general...

list) – Askia Mohammad I, King (1493–1529) Askia Musa, King (1529–1531) Askia Mohammad Benkan, King (1531–1537) Askia Isma'il, King (1537–1539) Askia Ishaq...

merchants. August 26 – Askia Muhammad I, ruler of the Songhai Empire in West Africa since 1493, is forced to abdicate by his son, Askia Musa, who declares himself...

of the mosque is attributed to Mansa Musa who paid 200kg of gold to build the mosque. During the reign of Askia Dawud of the Songhai Empire, Djinguereber...

Empire Askia Muhammad (1493–1529): founder of Askia dynasty, Emperor of Songhai Empire, Caliph and Amir al-Mu'minin of Land of black. Askiya Musa (1529–1531):...

Egypt. Mansa Musa also extended the empire to its greatest territorial extent, re-annexing the city of Gao in the east. After Mansa Musa's death, the empire...

heard the news, she cried out "Askia", which means "forceful one." This title was taken by Mohammed as his regnal name. Askia began by consolidating his vast...

from the 13th to the 17th century, especially under the Mali Empire and Askia Mohammad I's rule. The Malian government and NGOs have been working to catalog...

Askia al-Ḥājj Muḥammad's reign. Chapter 13, "Surfeit and Stability: The Era of Askia Dāwūd", focuses on the last successful ruler of Songhay, Askia Dāwūd...

there. Askia Muhammad then defeats the Malian general Fati Quali in 1502, putting Songhay in possession of Diara in Diafunu province. In 1506, Askia Muhammad...

(1492–1493) and Askia Mohammad I (1493–1528). Although Sunni Ali Ber was in severe conflict with Timbuktu after its conquest, Askia Mohammad I created...

Sudanic Muslim world, especially during the 15th and 16th centuries under Askia dynasty of the Songhai Empire (1493–1591). Sankoré was the mosque that was...

politician and current governor of Kerala Askia Mohammad Benkan, ruled the Songhai Empire from 1531 to 1537 Askia Mohammad I (c. 1442–1538), king of the...

following the battle of Karfata against Askia Daud.: 92 : 277  The Tarikh al Sudan describes the battle as Askia Daud went to Kukia, whence he sent the...

religious and intellectual hub. It was especially prevalent during the Askia dynasty (1493–1591). In 1578 AD Qadi al-Aqib ibn Mahmud ibn Umar ibn Muhammad...

significant role in the emergence of Askia Muhammad as emperor of Songhai at the fall of Mali Empire in the 15th century. After Askia Muhammad defeated Sonni Barou...

Souleïmân-Dâma Sunni Ali (ruled 1464-1492) Sunni Bâro (ruled 1492-1493) Za dynasty Askia dynasty Mali Empire Songhai Empire Kâti 1913, p. 334; Hunwick 2003, pp. xxxvi–xxxvii...

Baru (1492–1493) and Askia Mohammad I (1493–1528). Sunni Ali Ber was in severe conflict with Timbuktu after its conquest. Askia Mohammad I created a golden...

During the reign of the Songhay Askia Muhammad Bunkan, the Kanta was able to inflict a crushing defeat on Songhay, the Askia's army was scattered 'pell-mell'...

based on Gao, in the Songhai Empire, under the leadership of Sonni Ali and Askia Mohammed. Meanwhile, south of the Sudan, strong city-states arose in Igboland...

migration to present-day Ghana in 1546, led by Askia Mohammed. Rulers of the time, such as Musa Askia, Landa, Wam, Amoah, and Lanta Limu, paved the way...