Askia Mohammad

what was the most notable improvement that Askia Mohammad had done ? girl example

expanded kingdom

• attacked Agades twice in 1501 and 1515

• annexing Katsina and Kano in 1514

• led campaigns against Borgu , Air , Tindirma , Kebbi

who did askia Mohammad have support from as he came to power?

muslim segment of Songhay

who did Mohammad improve relations with in Songhay ?

treatment of Ulemas

How did Mohammad consolidate military features ?

• added new titles like commander of foot soldiers (Rabb al Tariq) and the commander of the cavalry and commander of cavalry

• establish a fulltime army of foot soldiers

How did Mohammad show he was a devout Muslim ?

made a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1495

• Caliph and Cairo provided special ceremony for him

• given title caliph of western Sudan - most important Islamic leader in West Africa

what was Mohammadd pilgrimage described as ?

accompanied by an army of 1000 infantry and cavalry 500 horsemen , 300,000 gold pieces all to cover finances

what did Mohammads several conquests do to Songhays territory ?

expanded larger than Europe

what were some of mihammad’s conquests ?

jihads - holy war against those that ddin’t believe in Islam

give an example fo a jihad under Mohammad ?

1497 - against Mossi people

they resisted attempts of imposed Islam but we’re defeated

what did Songhay now include due to Mohammads expansion ?

whole of northern Mali

where was the empire centred ?

timbuktu - centre of River and desert communications and a major hub of trade and education.

focus on reconstructing as much as possible of old Mali

how did Mohammad centralise government?

established gov with council of ministers incl minister of treasury , tax , navy and trade

how did Mohammad view education ?

• encouraged high educational standards

• education system had an intellectual reputation and attracted scholars from various regions.

hwo was mihammad’s court improved ?

• embellished with more courtiers and extravagant garments, instruments and singers