Askia the Great

By scampbell17
  • Period: Nov 22, 1443 to Nov 22, 1538

    Askia the great's lifetime

  • Taking the Throne
    Nov 24, 1493

    Taking the Throne

    In 1493 Askia led a group to rebel the king and took the throne and became ruler of Mali. He was also known as the Empire of Songhai.
  • Difference in ways of life
    Nov 24, 1496

    Difference in ways of life

    Around 1496 Askia the great had built many Islamic schools, an increase of trade with europe, and incorporating Islam into the working of the goverment.
  • The pilgrimage
    Nov 24, 1497

    The pilgrimage

    In 1497 Askia the Great went on a pilgrimage to Mecca to expand his religious credentials.
  • Return
    Nov 28, 1497

    Return

    Askia the Great returned to Gao in 1497. When he returned, Askia found the vast but tenouos empire that Sunni Ali had left after his death.
  • War with Mali
    Nov 24, 1512

    War with Mali

    Askia the Great went westward and attacked and conquered the remaining part of Mali kingdo in war. (which lasted about 13 years)
  • Power
    Nov 28, 1514

    Power

    By 1514 Askia the Greats army had already conquered Hausa Confederation of Northern Nigeria. They also conquered the capital of Niger.(Agades)
  • Decline of Songhai empire
    Nov 24, 1531

    Decline of Songhai empire

    Following Musa's overthrow in 1531, Songhai's empire went into decline.
  • The death
    Nov 24, 1538

    The death

    In 1538 King Askia had died just that day in his old palace.