Askia the Great

By scampbell17
  • Period: Nov 22, 1443 to Nov 22, 1538

    Askia the great's lifetime

  • Nov 24, 1493

    Taking the Throne

    Taking the Throne
    In 1493 Askia led a group to rebel the king and took the throne and became ruler of Mali. He was also known as the Empire of Songhai.
  • Nov 24, 1496

    Difference in ways of life

    Difference in ways of life
    Around 1496 Askia the great had built many Islamic schools, an increase of trade with europe, and incorporating Islam into the working of the goverment.
  • Nov 24, 1497

    The pilgrimage

    The pilgrimage
    In 1497 Askia the Great went on a pilgrimage to Mecca to expand his religious credentials.
  • Nov 28, 1497

    Return

    Return
    Askia the Great returned to Gao in 1497. When he returned, Askia found the vast but tenouos empire that Sunni Ali had left after his death.
  • Nov 24, 1512

    War with Mali

    War with Mali
    Askia the Great went westward and attacked and conquered the remaining part of Mali kingdo in war. (which lasted about 13 years)
  • Nov 28, 1514

    Power

    Power
    By 1514 Askia the Greats army had already conquered Hausa Confederation of Northern Nigeria. They also conquered the capital of Niger.(Agades)
  • Nov 24, 1531

    Decline of Songhai empire

    Decline of Songhai empire
    Following Musa's overthrow in 1531, Songhai's empire went into decline.
  • Nov 24, 1538

    The death

    The death
    In 1538 King Askia had died just that day in his old palace.