Sonni Ali and the Fall of Mali: The Battle for Timbuktu
The Mali Empire: The Richest Civilization in History — Fexingo HistoryPlay episode
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final chapter of the Mali Empire's golden age: the rise of Sonni Ali, the Songhai king who conquered Timbuktu in 1468 and shattered Mali's centuries-old grip on the Niger Bend. They discuss the Battle of Tindirma, the weakening of the Keita dynasty, and the collapse of the trade networks that had made Mansa Musa legendary. Along the way, they examine the role of the farari commanders, the betrayal of Timbuktu's Qadi, and how Sonni Ali's ruthless pragmatism differed from Mali's Islamic court. This is a story of ambition, betrayal, and the end of an era — one that set the stage for the Songhai Empire. #SonniAli #Timbuktu #MaliEmpire #Songhai #BattleOfTindirma #KeitaDynasty #Farari #NigerBend #Djinguereber #MansaMusa #AfricanHistory #SaharanTrade #IslamInAfrica #Qadi #OralTradition #MedievalAfrica #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
