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Jan 1, 600
Ghana capital Koumbi Establishment
The capital of Ghana, Koumbi was establishd around the time of 600 AD. -
Jan 1, 1062
Tenkamenin New Ruler Of Ghana
Tenkamin came to power in Ghana. His castle, made of mud and large wood, consisted of numerous sculptures windows and even pictures painted by royal artists. Things he built include; prsions, temples and tombs. During his time of reign Ghana became a wealthy kingdom. -
Jan 1, 1235
Last King Of Ghana Defeated
Overtime a new kingdom east to Ghana were gaining power than finally they took over and defeated the last king of Ghana. Ending the empire so Mali can take power. -
Feb 1, 1240
Sundiata Destroys The Capital Of Ghana
The king of Mail, Sundiata (Magican and Warrior) took over the capital of Ghana and corrupted the gold and salt trade. -
Jan 1, 1307
Mansa Musa Takes Power
Sundiata had a grandnephew whose named was Mansa Musa was a religious Muslim and he gained power and became ruler of Mali. -
Jan 1, 1324
Mansa Musa Takes A Trip To Mecca
Mansa Musa like many other muslims took the trip to Mecca. He gave gifts.brought his slaves and brought his gold to show his wealth. Which overall gained him more popularity. -
Jan 1, 1332
Death Of Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa passed away in this year. Although he fortunately left leaving his empire in good shape. For example the empire was governed by law with a good economy. -
Jan 1, 1464
New Empire Gains Power
Although Mali was left strong they were soon conquered by Sunni Ali the Muslim leader of the new empire Songhai which soon became the most powerful West African Empire. -
Jan 1, 1493
Askia Muhammad
Askia Muhammad was Songhai's most brilliant leader infact he enforced learning and trading. In addition he boosted the Songhai's army by making neighboring communities to provide excess soldiers. -
Jan 1, 1497
Building The Songhai Empire
To build his empire Askia Muhammad made the pilgrimage to Mecca which he then returned with doctors, architects, scientists and banks, schools, mosques and courts were built. This made the Songhai Empire increase in power and grow. -
Songhai Falls
Songhai may have been powerful but not powerful enough. Forces of Morocco and Spain destroyed the final African Empire. -
King Of Ghana Muslim
During the beginning of the 10th century the king of Ghana became a Muslim. He taxed goods and assembled a large army.
