Sonni Ali
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About Sonni Ali
Sunni Ali, also known as Si Ali, Sunni Ali Ber, was the 15th ruler of the Sunni dynasty of the Songhai Empire from about 1464 to 1492. He transformed the small state into an empire by conquering Timbuktu, Massina, the Inner Niger Delta, and Djenne.
Sonni Ali 's Area of Expertise
Sunni Ali was a skilled military leader, strategist, and conqueror. He expanded the Songhai Empire, established trade routes, and promoted cultural exchange. His reign marked a period of prosperity and growth.
A random fact that I love is...
I was raised in a heavily pagan milieu, which influenced my unorthodox faith and syncretic practices, despite my Islamic education.
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