The Life of Askia

By DamonDelp
  • Nov 25, 1442

    It's a Boy

    It's a Boy
    Askia is born. Where and the exact date he was born is unknown.
  • Nov 25, 1492

    Sunni Ali Dies

    Sunni Ali Dies
    Sunni Ali dies and was succeeded by his son Sunni Baru.
  • Nov 25, 1493

    Askia Takes Throne of Songhai Empire

    Askia Takes Throne of Songhai Empire
    After Sunni Baru refused to be a Muslim, Askia had a reason to challenge him and Askia overthrew Sunni Baru.
  • Nov 25, 1493

    Askiyan Dynasty of Songhai

    Askiyan Dynasty of Songhai
    Askia starts the Askiyan Dynasty of Songhai which lasted until 1592.
  • Nov 25, 1496

    The Pilgrimage

    The Pilgrimage
    Askia travels to Mecca to stay true to his Islamic beliefs.
  • Nov 25, 1497

    Askia Returns to Gao

    Askia Returns to Gao
    He returned with the new title. He was Caliph of Western Sudan, spiritual leader of all of the Wast African Muslims.
  • Nov 25, 1514

    Askia Continues to Expand

    Askia Continues to Expand
    Askia's armies captured th Hausa Confederation of northern Nigeria.
  • Nov 25, 1528

    Removed from Throne

    Removed from Throne
    After going blind, Askia is removed from throne by his son, Askia Musa, when he was about 80.
  • Nov 25, 1538

    Askia Dies

    Askia Dies
    Askia dies at the age of 96 in his old palace.

  • Empire Falls

    Empire Falls
    The Moroccans take over songhai after Askia's son's poor ruling.