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...

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...

the empire was ruled by Askia Ishaq II. After his defeat, Askiya Ishaq II was deposed by his brother, Askiya Muhammad Gao. The Moroccan military leader...

death of his brother Askia Muhammad Bani, while another brother, the Balma'a (military governor of Kabara), was bearing down on Gao with a rebellious army...

 1464–1493), but it was later replaced by the Askia dynasty (1493–1591). During the second half of the 13th century, Gao and the surrounding region had grown into...

Askia Muhammad Bani was the ruler of the Songhai Empire from 1586 to 1588. A son of Askia Daoud, he was elevated by his brothers after they had deposed...

disputes and short reigns. Dawud was one of many sons of Askia Muhammad Ture, the first ruler of the Askia dynasty. Under his rule, the Songhai economy thrived...

decisive victory against the forces of Askia Ishaq II at the Battle of Tondibi and occupied the capital of Gao shortly after. After this victory, however...

as well as the Palace of the Djermakoy and Royal palace of Gao-Saney and the Tomb of Askia. In Niamey, where traditional Songhai structures in urban areas...

influences that shaped Gao's mosques during this period. Gao School (primary school). Mokhtar Belmokhtar (suspected) Askia Muhammad I Gao is twinned with: Thionville...

Askia Mohammad Benkan, also Askiya Muhammad Bonkana Kirya, was the third ruler of the Songhai Empire from 1531 to 1537. Muhammad Bonkana Kirya was the...

Askia Muhammad al-Hajj was the ruler of the Songhai Empire from 1582 to 1586. Muhammad al-Hajj was the son of Askia Daoud and named after his grandfather...

of Gao around 1498, a pivotal time in the history of the Songhai Empire. The ruler of the empire, Askia Mohammad Turi, had just established the Askia dynasty...

Askia Muhammad Ture. Sonni Ali's son, Sunni Baru, was immediately proclaimed king of Songhay by the army commanders, but he was challenged by Askia because...

the same Askia rulers and their newly established capital at Lulami. The first ruler, Askia Ishaq II was deposed by his brother Muhammad Gao, who was...

rebel General Muhammad Askia and Sonni Baru, the legitimate ruler of the Songhai Empire on April 12, 1493 at Anfao, outside the capital of Gao, on the upper...

the same Askia rulers and their newly established capital at Lulami. The first ruler, Askia Ishaq II was deposed by his brother Muhammad Gao, who was...

practice." In the early 1540's, Askia Ishaq invaded Bendougou (modern-day Segou region), looking to root out Askia Muhammad Benkan, a predecessor who had...

Niger.: 72  Djenné, Gao and Timbuktu were sacked, pillaged, and burnt to the ground.: 115  The remnants of the Songhai, led by Askia Nuh, were finally defeated...

Toure who ascended the throne in 1493 under the name Askia (meaning "general") Muhammad. Askia Muhammad made Songhai the largest empire in the history of...

essentially became a vassal of Gao, but it eventually regained its independence in 1554 following the battle of Karfata against Askia Daud.: 92 : 277  The Tarikh...

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...

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...

concluded by 1495 without an alliance. Songhai forces under the command of Askia Muhammad I defeated the Mali general Fati Quali Keita in 1502 and seized the...

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...

three levels, as exemplified by the tower of the mosque–tomb of Askia al-Hajj Muhammad in Gao (present-day Mali). In Timbuktu, the Sankoré Mosque (established...

occupied the oasis area of Touat for a time and Ahmad al-'Araj had asked Askia Ishaq I (r. 1539–1549), emperor of the Songhai Empire, to grant him control...

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 at...

concluded by 1495 without an alliance. Songhai forces under the command of Askia Muhammad I defeated the Mali general Fati Quali Keita in 1502 and seized the...