Lifespan of Sunni Ali: Born 1440's Died 1492 (jan 1, 1440 – jan 1, 1492)
Description:
Established a new Songhai dynasty in 1464. Ali expanded the size of the Songhai kingdom by conquering Timbuktu and Djenne. Controlled both the government and the military. These conquests allowed the Songhai to gain control of the salt and gold trade that had previously made both Ghana and Mali prosperous.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1440
jan 1, 1492
~ 52 years