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Founded by Sundiata Keita in 1230, he ruled the Empire until 1255. The Empire Controlled the trans-Saharan trade, obligated soldiers to become farmers, mostly focused on agriculture, and developed the most prosperous farming regions in W. Africa. It is a big trading and financial center.

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Led by Mansa Musa from 1312-1332, the empire was the most famous because it established large empires in the world and was famous in the Muslim world.

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Led by Askia Muhammed from 1443 to 1538, it was based more on commerce and military. The Songhai Empire's economic strength derived from its control of trade routes, while its military prowess enabled it to protect these routes and expand its influence across West Africa.

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Ruling from 1235 to 1255 CE, Sundiata Keita was the founder of the Mali Empire. Born into the Keita dynasty, he overcame early challenges, including exile, to unite his people and establish a prosperous empire in West Africa. His leadership and military achievements are celebrated in oral tradition and literature, earning him a legendary place in African history.

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Reigning from around 1062 to 1076 CE. Tunka Menin is remembered for his efforts to defend the empire against external threats, grant Muslims political power; Treat Muslims justly and allow them to practice Islam, establish peace, and increase trade with Muslims in the north, Tunka Menin's reign marked the final chapter of the Ghana Empire before its decline and eventual collapse.

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The main thing we should remember is that, from 300CE to 1240CE Ghana was the land of Gold and remains until nowadays.

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The Songhai Empire occupy a vast territory in West Africa. It included parts of today's Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Guinea, and Mauritania. From around 1230 to 1600 CE, it was a dominant power in West Africa. Founded by King Sunni Ali Ber, it expanded rapidly under his rule, reaching its peak under the leadership of Askia Muhammad

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One thing we should always remember about Africa from 1581 to 1663, is the history of the powerful Queen Nzinga. She fought against European enslavement and conquest, she resisted Portuguese invasion and enslavers for 30 years. Such a power.