- Period:
- 1430 CE – 1591 CE
- Capital:
- Gao
- Region:
- Batı Afrika
- Type:
- empire
- Religion:
- İslam
- Language:
- Songhai dili
- Government:
- Monarşi
Timbuktu was one of the world's most important centers of learning during this period.
Rulers (3)
- Sultan Sunni Ali Ber · 1464 CE–1492 CE
- Askiya Askiya Muhammed · 1493 CE–1528 CE
- Songhai İmparatoru Askia Muhammed · 1493 CE–1528 CE
Frequently asked questions
- What was Songhai Empire?
- The largest empire of West Africa. The successor to Mali.
- When did Songhai Empire exist?
- 1430 CE – 1591 CE
- What was the capital of Songhai Empire?
- Gao
- Where was Songhai Empire located?
- Batı Afrika