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Period: Jan 1, 601 to Jan 1, 700
7th Century
In the 7th century Islam invaded west Africa. -
Period: Jan 1, 701 to Jan 1, 800
The 8th Century
Islam became prevalent in the Savannah Region. -
Period: Jan 1, 701 to Jan 1, 1100
Growth between the 8th and 13th Centuries
Muslim states began to emerge. -
Period: Jan 1, 1001 to Jan 1, 1300
The First Converts to Islam.
The first converts were:The Sudenese merchants, the Gham & the Mali. -
Period: Jan 1, 1101 to Jan 1, 1200
The 12th Century
Christians are almost absolute in North Africa -
Period: Jan 1, 1201 to Jan 1, 1300
The 13th Century
Islamic learning is developed. -
Period: Jan 1, 1215 to Jan 1, 1450
The Mali Empire (1215-1450)
Muslims became a great influence in the courts -
Period: Jan 1, 1301 to Jan 1, 1400
The 14th Century
Muslim Polities developed farther east. -
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The Overthrow of Hausa Rulers
This led to the centralization of Muslims power. -
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Islam in East Africa
In the 19th century Islam began to grow in east Africa