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Period: Jan 1, 1060 to
Timeline of West African Empires
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Sep 10, 1065
Ghana's Peak
Ghana reached it's peak under the ruler Tunka Manin in the 1060s. It later declined due to invasion, overgrazing, and internal rebellion. -
Apr 20, 1235
The Mali Empire is Established
The Mali Empire was established under the ruler Sundiata. He was the first strong Malian ruler. -
Feb 23, 1324
Mansa Musa Leaves Mali on a Hajj
Mansa Musa was a Muslim, and his duty was to make a hajj to Mecca once in his life. So, he took 60,000 people along with him -
Aug 28, 1464
Sunni Ali Conquers Timbuktu
After establishing his empire as indepentdant from Mali, Sunni Ali conquered many lands during his rule over the Songhai people. -
Invaders from Morroco Conquer Songhai
The Morrocans wanted to control the salt mines of Songhai, so they invaded them. With them they brought a form of gun called an arquebus and a few small cannons. The Morrocans conquered great cities like Timbuktu and Gao.