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Period: Jan 1, 1440 to Jan 1, 1530
Asika The Great's Life
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Jan 1, 1443
He is Born
Askia the great is born. -
Jan 1, 1493
Defeats Sunni Barru
After Sunni Ali Ber died, his son and intended
successor, refused to declare himself a Muslim. Gave one
of Sunni Ali Ber's generals, Muhammad Ture, a reason to think this succesion was not right. General Toure defeated Sunni Baru and ascended to the
throne in 1493. -
Jan 1, 1497
Askia Goes On A Pillgramege
Askia The Great went on an extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca in 1497. HIs purpose for this was to prove his religous crededentials.