Songhai Empire
1464–1591 CE
Largest West-African empire; fell to a Saadi Moroccan invasion at Tondibi.
At a glance
| Type | Polity |
|---|---|
| Dynasty | Askiya |
| Region | West Africa (Sahel) |
| Capital | Gao |
| Founded | 1464 |
| Ended | 1591 |
| State religion | Islam (Sunni) |
Shattered by a Saadi Moroccan invasion at Tondibi.