A new perspective on Sunni Ali's conquest of Djenné
Dec 9, 2024 · Songhay, previously confined to the Gao-Kukiya corridor and Dendi, reasserted its independence and started raiding previously Malian territory (TF, 81). Meanwhile, Djenné, …
Size and Composition of the Songhay Military. - History Forum
Jul 15, 2021 · Can anyone give me an idea of how many men were under the command of the Songhai army or how many men they could theoretically put to field. I've tried doing some …
research: ghana, mali, and songhay - History Forum
Apr 20, 2010 · im doing some research into a mythology/religion-based RTS that ive recently decided will include a Soninke Muslim faction in order to include another african civilization. im …
What was the extension of Songhai Empire before Morrocan …
May 27, 2024 · I think the Songhay rulers had realized the limits to their expansion in terms of the Mossi states, the Bariba, and the Senegambia region. I would imagine Borno's interest in …
Which had the best hegemony and government , Mali or Songhay
Mar 1, 2024 · Mali's terrytory was more to the west, while Songhay was more to the East. This had important ramifications, since, for example, the power vaccuum in the Senegal river after …
The military of Mali and the Mande peoples | History Forum
Mar 21, 2024 · This aligns with contemporary Songhay cavalry, as described in the Tarikhs or by external accounts, which also carried spears for throwing and thrusting with them. However, …
Does anyone have detailed accounts of what Songhai cavalrymen …
Feb 4, 2025 · The Songhai armies are very unequally armed and equipped. Unlike the armies of the Mali Empire (1230-1468) which were made up of aggregate contingents of warriors free …
Moorish Conquest of the Songhai Empire - History Forum
Dec 25, 2011 · In 1578, the Moors of Morocco had completely destroyed the invading Portuguese forces on the field of El-Ksar el-Kebir. The conflict lasted for about six hours, with 26,000 …
Was Sokoto Caliphate more advanced than the Songhay empire
Mar 21, 2023 · Michal Tymowski said that sahelians civilisations were in a constant state of developement since Ghana to Songhay empire which explained why Songhay was bigger than …
Sunni Ali against the Mossi: a West African campaign
Aug 1, 2024 · With this, Songhay now dominated the Niger River bend and riverine trade in the area. Meanwhile, Walata probably saw a mini revival from 1469 to 1480. The city had been the …