Songhai Empire of West Africa
Ancient History by Mark Cartwright The Songhai Empire (aka Songhay, c. 1460 – c. 1591 CE) replaced the Mali Empire (1240-1645 CE) as the most important state in West Africa (covering modern southern Mauritania and Mali). Originating as a smaller kingdom along the eastern side of the bend of the Niger River c. 1000 CE, the Songhai would expand their territory dramatically […]