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The capital of Ghana, Koumbi was establishd around the time of 600 AD.
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Tenkamin came to power in Ghana. His castle, made of mud and large wood, consisted of numerous sculptures windows and even pictures painted by royal artists. Things he built include; prsions, temples and tombs. During his time of reign Ghana became a wealthy kingdom.
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Overtime a new kingdom east to Ghana were gaining power than finally they took over and defeated the last king of Ghana. Ending the empire so Mali can take power.
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The king of Mail, Sundiata (Magican and Warrior) took over the capital of Ghana and corrupted the gold and salt trade.
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Sundiata had a grandnephew whose named was Mansa Musa was a religious Muslim and he gained power and became ruler of Mali.
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Mansa Musa like many other muslims took the trip to Mecca. He gave gifts.brought his slaves and brought his gold to show his wealth. Which overall gained him more popularity.
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Mansa Musa passed away in this year. Although he fortunately left leaving his empire in good shape. For example the empire was governed by law with a good economy.
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Although Mali was left strong they were soon conquered by Sunni Ali the Muslim leader of the new empire Songhai which soon became the most powerful West African Empire.
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Askia Muhammad was Songhai's most brilliant leader infact he enforced learning and trading. In addition he boosted the Songhai's army by making neighboring communities to provide excess soldiers.
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To build his empire Askia Muhammad made the pilgrimage to Mecca which he then returned with doctors, architects, scientists and banks, schools, mosques and courts were built. This made the Songhai Empire increase in power and grow.
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Songhai may have been powerful but not powerful enough. Forces of Morocco and Spain destroyed the final African Empire.
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During the beginning of the 10th century the king of Ghana became a Muslim. He taxed goods and assembled a large army.
