Songhai Empire (feb 2, 1464 – aug 2, 1591)
Description:
Massive Islamic Empire.
Rose up during the weakened state of the Mali Empire.
Extensively wealthy state; significant amounts of trade supplied wealth.
Empire based on a clan system.
Loyalty to the king.
Large military.
Collapse due to multiple coups as well as a devastating war and subsequent invasion by Morocco.
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