Introduction of Islam in Africa

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  • Period: Jan 1, 601 to Jan 1, 700

    7th Century

    In the 7th century Islam invaded west Africa.
  • Period: Jan 1, 701 to Jan 1, 800

    The 8th Century

    Islam became prevalent in the Savannah Region.
  • Period: Jan 1, 701 to Jan 1, 1100

    Growth between the 8th and 13th Centuries

    Muslim states began to emerge.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1001 to Jan 1, 1300

    The First Converts to Islam.

    The first converts were:The Sudenese merchants, the Gham & the Mali.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1101 to Jan 1, 1200

    The 12th Century

    Christians are almost absolute in North Africa
  • Period: Jan 1, 1201 to Jan 1, 1300

    The 13th Century

    Islamic learning is developed.
  • Period: Jan 1, 1215 to Jan 1, 1450

    The Mali Empire (1215-1450)

    Muslims became a great influence in the courts
  • Period: Jan 1, 1301 to Jan 1, 1400

    The 14th Century

    Muslim Polities developed farther east.
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    The Overthrow of Hausa Rulers

    This led to the centralization of Muslims power.
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    Islam in East Africa

    In the 19th century Islam began to grow in east Africa