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Jan 1, 600
The capital of Ghana was established.
In 600 A.D., Koumbi was established as the capital of Ghana. -
Jan 1, 1062
Tenkamenin became King of Ghana
Tenkamenin became the ruler of Ghana. He lived in an ornate wooden and mud castle, full of beautifully made sculptures, windows, and paintings. He built many structures, like prisons, temples, and tombs. His kingdom was very wealthy. -
Jan 1, 1076
Muslim invaders came to Ghana
Tenkamenin's beautiful, wealthy kingdom began to crumble when Muslim invaders, known as the Almoravids, attacked Ghana. -
Jan 1, 1203
King Sumanguru
King Sumanguru attempted to ward off the Almoravids and restore Ghana to its former glory. -
Jan 1, 1235
Ghana Crumbles
The Empire of Ghana crumbled under the power of the Almoravids, along with the last king, Sumanguru. -
Jan 1, 1236
King of Empire Mali
The king of empire of Mali was Sundiata, a magician and a warrior. -
Jan 1, 1240
Sundiata Destroyed the Capitol of Ghana
He destroyed it by taking over the gold and salt trade. -
Jan 1, 1307
New Ruler of Mali
Mansa Musa, Sundiata's nephew, became the new ruler. -
Jan 1, 1324
A Trip to Mecca
Mansa Musa visitted the holy city of Mecca which all muslims are required to visit in their lifetime. -
Jan 1, 1332
After Death
Mansa Musa died and left behind an empire government by law and a good economy. -
Jan 1, 1464
Songhai is born
Sunni Ali defeated Mali and became ruler of a new empire, known as Songhai. -
Jan 1, 1493
Askia Muhammad Takes the Throne
A new ruler takes control of Songhai, Askia Muhammad, who is known as one of Songhai's greatest emperors. -
Jan 1, 1497
Askia makes Hajj
Askia made Hajj, or pilgrimage, to Mecca, as Muslims are told to do in the Koran. Askia brought back people of many different professions. Because of this, his empire grew and thrived. This is when Songhai obtained its reputation of being the most powerful West African empire. -
Songhai Falls
The two kingdoms that surrounded Songhai, Morroco and Spain, destroy Songhai, the last of the West African empires. -
The King of Ghana converted to Islam
The king of Ghana, at the time, became a Muslim. He decided to tax all goods passing through and established a large army to collect payments.
