Askias
Askias refers to the rulers of the Songhai Empire in West Africa who bore the title Askia, a designation that became associated with the imperial throne after the late 15th century. The first and best known holder of the title was Askia Mohammad I, also called Askia the Great, who overthrew Sunni Ali to establish the Askia dynasty in 1493 and set the framework for centralized rule.
Under the Askias, the empire pursued a centralized administrative system with provincial governors, a standing army,
The Askia rulers fostered cultural and intellectual exchange, contributing to the growth of cities such as
The rise of the Moroccan empire in 1591, aided by firearms, ended Songhai political unity. The conquest