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A king in ornate robes and crown stands on a dune, leading an army of warriors with spears and shields under a golden, cloudy sky.

A king in ornate robes and crown stands on a dune, leading an army of warriors with spears and shields under a golden, cloudy sky.

Following Sunni Ali’s death, his son, Sunni Baru, took the throne. However, since he didn’t practice Islam, the people were concerned that he would neglect the power of the Islamic kingdoms within Songhai. As a result, the people formed a rebellion, led by Muhammad Ture, who later overthrew Sunni Baru and adopted the title of askia. He would eventually be known as Askia the Great. make an image based on this See more