Askia Muhammad Bani
Muhammad Bani | |
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Askia of the Songhai Empire | |
Reign | 1586-1588 |
Predecessor | Askia Al-Hajj |
Successor | Askia Ishaq II |
Dynasty | Askiya dynasty |
Father | Askia Daoud |
Askia Muhammad Bani was the ruler of the Songhai Empire from 1586 to 1588. He was elevated by his brothers after they had deposed Askia Al-Hajj, his predecessor. The depredations of a corrupt and arrogant royal official in Timbuktu sparked a rebellion led by Basma Muhammad Sadiq (a son of Askia Dawud). Muhammad Bani died before battle was joined, however, and was succeeded by his brother Ishaq.[1]
References
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