Songhai Empire
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Capital | Gao |
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Government | Monarchy |
Date dissolved | 1591 |
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ID | 510966 |
About Songhai Empire
The Songhai Empire was a state that dominated the western Sahel in the 15th and 16th century. At its peak, it was one of the largest states in African history. The state is known by its historiographical name, derived from its leading ethnic group and ruling elite, the Songhai.