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The capital of Ghana,Koumbi,was established in 600 A.D.
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In 1023, King Sumanguru tried to get back glory of Ghana but new kingdom gained power and defeated him.
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In 1062, Tenkamenin became ruler of Ghana.
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Sundiata(magician and warrior) started his rule in the Mali empire.
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Sundiata destroyed capital Ghana and took over the gold and salt trade.
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Mansa Musa(Sundiata's grandnephew) became the ruler at the time.
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In this time Mansa Musa died, leaving behind an empire governed by law and a good economy.
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Sunni Ali a muslim leader of the Songhai defeated the forces of Mali and became the ruler of the most powerful west African Empire.
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Songhai's most brillant leader, Askia Muhammad, took over the throne.
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Askia made a pilgrimage to Mecca and returned with doctors, architect, scientists, and scholars to build his empire.
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The Songhai's reign lasted untill 1700, when Morocco and Spain destroyed the last of the last of the Great African empires.
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In 950, King of Ghana at the time became Muslim.
