The Songhai Empire was a state located in the western part of the Sahel during the 15th and 16th centuries. At its peak, it was one of the largest African empires in history. The state is known …

Nov 7, 2025 · Songhai empire, great trading state of West Africa (flourished 15th–16th century), centered on the middle reaches of the Niger River in what is now central Mali and eventually …

The Songhai Empire, also known as the Songhay Empire, was a pre-colonial West African trading state centered on the middle reaches of the Niger River in what is now central Mali.

The Songhai began as a small kingdom near the eastern bend of the Niger river. The empire was later expanded under the rule of King Suni Ali who became the first ruler of the empire. The …

The Songhai Empire (also transliterated as Songhay) was a state that dominated the western Sahel in the 15th and 16th centuries. At its peak, it was one of the largest states in African …

The Songhai Empire (also transliterated as Songhay) was a state that dominated the western Sahel in the 15th and 16th centuries. At its peak, it was one of the largest states in African …

Nov 24, 2023 · The Songhai Empire was one of Africa's most powerful and wealthy states, influencing and shaping the West African world during the medieval era. In the 15th and 16th …