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In 600 AD, Ghana's capital, Koumbi was established.
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In 1062 AD, Tenkamenin became Ghana's ruler. He controlled a strong, wealthy empire. He lived in a wood, mud castle filled with work from royal artists. He built prisons for enemies and tombs for major officials.
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In 1076 AD, Muslim invaders took over Ghana's capital and Ghana started to corrupt.
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In 1236 AD, the new king of Mali was Sundiata. Sundiata was a magician and warrior.
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In 1307 AD, Mansa Musa, the grandnephew of Sundiata, became ruler of Mali. He was a religious Muslim and reached all exceptions of a Muslim.
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In 1324 AD, Mansa Musa went to Mecca. He brought slaves and gold to show how wealthy he was. He became very popular in Mali by giving a myriad of gifts.
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In 1332 AD, Mansa Musa died, leaving an empire that was well put. By the fifteenth century, Mali became a stronger and greater empire.
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In 1464, a Muslim leader, Sunni Ali defeated Mali's forces. He became the leader of Songhai.
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In 1493, Askia Muhammad became the leader of Songhai. He was a very successful leader, who improved the empire. He provided better learning, trade, and made a stronger army.
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In 1497 AD, a pilgrimage that brought back doctors, architects, scientists, and scholars was made. Askia Muhammad made this pilgrimage to Mecca to strengthen his empire. Because of all of Askia's smart actions, Songhai improved and grew stronger.
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In 1700 AD, the empire of Songhai was no longer the most powerful West African empire. Morocco and Spain invaded the last of the empires.
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The king of Ghana became a Muslim in 950 AD.
