West africa

African Empires By Nida

By nid_2000
  • The capital of Ghana is Koumbi
    Jan 1, 600

    The capital of Ghana is Koumbi

    The capital of Ghana, Koumbi was establish around 600AD.
  • Tenkamenin became a ruler.
    Mar 3, 1062

    Tenkamenin became a ruler.

    Tenkamenn became the ruler of Ghana.
  • Muslim invaders captured Ghana.
    Apr 4, 1076

    Muslim invaders captured Ghana.

    Muslim invaders captured the capital, and Ghana began to crumble.
  • Sumanguru tried to return glory. But, the muslim invaders defeated the last king of Ghana.
    May 5, 1235

    Sumanguru tried to return glory. But, the muslim invaders defeated the last king of Ghana.

    A king named Sumanguru tried to return glory to Ghana.But the muslim invaders defeated the last king of Ghana.
  • Sundiata became the king of Mali
    Jan 1, 1236

    Sundiata became the king of Mali

    Sundiata, a magician and warrior became the king of Mali.
  • Sundiata destroyed the capital of Ghana.
    Feb 2, 1240

    Sundiata destroyed the capital of Ghana.

    Sundiata destroyed the capital of Ghana and took over the gold and salt trades.
  • Mansa Musa became the emperor
    Mar 3, 1307

    Mansa Musa became the emperor

    Mansa Musa (granephew of Sundiata)became the Emperor.
  • Mansa Musa went on a pilgrimage.
    Apr 1, 1324

    Mansa Musa went on a pilgrimage.

    Mansa Musa went on a pilgrimage to the Holy city of Mecca, as all muslims do in their lifetime.
  • Mansa Musa died.
    Dec 1, 1332

    Mansa Musa died.

    The generous King, Mansa Musa died.Leaving an empire governed by law and a good economic country.
  • Sunni Ali became the ruler of Songhai.
    Nov 9, 1464

    Sunni Ali became the ruler of Songhai.

    Sunni Ali, a muslim leader of Songhai, defeated the forces of Mali and became the most powerful West African Ruler.
  • Askia Muhammed reached the throne.
    Oct 7, 1493

    Askia Muhammed reached the throne.

    Songhai's most brilliant leader,Askia Muhammed, took over the throne.
  • Askia made a pilgrimage and returned with Future of his empire
    Feb 7, 1497

    Askia made a pilgrimage and returned with Future of his empire

    Askia Muhammed made a pilgrimage to Hajj and returned with scholars, doctors,architects and scientists to help build his empire.
  • The empire remained the most powerful until europeans destroyed it.

    The empire remained the most powerful until europeans destroyed it.

    The empire of Songhai remained the most powerful empire until invading forces of Spain and Morocco destroyed the last of the great African empires.
  • The king of Ghana became a muslim.

    The king of Ghana became a muslim.

    In the beginning of tenth century, around 95AD the king of Ghana became a muslim.