The Life of Askia

By DamonDelp
  • It's a Boy
    Nov 25, 1442

    It's a Boy

    Askia is born. Where and the exact date he was born is unknown.
  • Sunni Ali Dies
    Nov 25, 1492

    Sunni Ali Dies

    Sunni Ali dies and was succeeded by his son Sunni Baru.
  • Askia Takes Throne of Songhai Empire
    Nov 25, 1493

    Askia Takes Throne of Songhai Empire

    After Sunni Baru refused to be a Muslim, Askia had a reason to challenge him and Askia overthrew Sunni Baru.
  • Askiyan Dynasty of Songhai
    Nov 25, 1493

    Askiyan Dynasty of Songhai

    Askia starts the Askiyan Dynasty of Songhai which lasted until 1592.
  • The Pilgrimage
    Nov 25, 1496

    The Pilgrimage

    Askia travels to Mecca to stay true to his Islamic beliefs.
  • Askia Returns to Gao
    Nov 25, 1497

    Askia Returns to Gao

    He returned with the new title. He was Caliph of Western Sudan, spiritual leader of all of the Wast African Muslims.
  • Askia Continues to Expand
    Nov 25, 1514

    Askia Continues to Expand

    Askia's armies captured th Hausa Confederation of northern Nigeria.
  • Removed from Throne
    Nov 25, 1528

    Removed from Throne

    After going blind, Askia is removed from throne by his son, Askia Musa, when he was about 80.
  • Askia Dies
    Nov 25, 1538

    Askia Dies

    Askia dies at the age of 96 in his old palace.
  • Empire Falls

    Empire Falls

    The Moroccans take over songhai after Askia's son's poor ruling.