Muhammed Toure / Askia Muhammad I (c. 1442-1538)
Muhammad Toure, also known Askia Muhammad I and Askia the Great, was a ruler of the Songhay (or Songhai) Empire of West Africa in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. Though Muhammad’s origins are debated, it is accepted that he was a descendant of … Read MoreMuhammed Toure / Askia Muhammad I (c. 1442-1538)