Askia Muhammad I

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Askia Muhammad I born?Circa 1443
2. When did Askia Muhammad I die?1538 (age around 95)
3. Where was Askia Muhammad I born?Gao, Mali (Songhai Empire)
4. What is the career?Emperor of the Songhai Empire
5. Who was Askia Muhammad I?Askia Muhammad I was a king of the Songhai Empire in West Africa. He became ruler in 1493 and started the Askia dynasty. He made the empire stronger and smarter.
6. What did he do to make Songhai big?He divided the empire into provinces with governors, made new laws based on Islamic rules, and helped the people feel safe and fair. This helped the empire grow and stay together.

Askia Dynasty: The ruling family established by Askia Muhammad I after overthrowing the previous dynasty in the Songhai Empire.
Madrasa: An educational institution, specifically a college or university, in the Islamic world, often focused on religious studies.
Islamic Jurisprudence: The body of law derived from the teachings of Islam, used as a basis for legal systems in many Muslim-majority regions.