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Askia Muhammad I (1443–1538), born
Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr al-Turi or
Muhammad Ture, was the
first ruler of the
Askia dynasty of the
Songhai Empire, reigning...
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ruled by the
Sonni dynasty (c. 1464–1493), but it was
later replaced by the
Askia dynasty (1493–1591).
During the
second half of the 13th century, Gao and...
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Regina Askia-Williams (born in
Imaobong Regina of
Askia Usoro on
December 16, 1967) is a Nigerian-born, American-based actress, model, and
former beauty...
- The Tomb of
Askia, in Gao, Mali, is
believed to be the
burial place of
Askia Mohammad I, one of the
Songhai Empire's most
prolific emperors. It was built...
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Askia Daoud (also
Askia Dāwūd,
Askiya Dawud) was the
ruler of the
Songhai Empire from 1549 to 1582. His rule saw the
empire rise to a peak of
peace and...
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Askia Nuh was a
ruler of the
Dendi Kingdom, the rump
state of the
Songhai Empire. He was a son of
Askia Dawud and
established his
capital at Lulami, from...
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Askia Musa or
Askiya Musa (ruled 1529–1531) was the
second Askia ruler of the
Songhai Empire.
Towards the end of his reign,
Askia Mohammad had become...
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Askia Muhammad Gao was the last
ruler of the
Songhai Empire, son of
Askia Daud. He ****umed
power in the last
months of 1591
after the
defeat of
Askia...
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Askia Muhammad al-Hajj was the
ruler of the
Songhai Empire from 1582 to 1586.
Despite not
being Askia Daoud's
choice as successor, he was
elected Askia...
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Askia Ishaq II was the
ruler of the
Songhai Empire from 1588 to 1591.
Ishaq came to
power upon the
death of his
brother Askia Muhammad Bani,
while another...
