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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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Date:

feb 2, 1464
aug 2, 1591
~ 127 years
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