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Songhai's Great Conspiracy: The Plot That Nearly Toppled Askia Dawud
In 1549, Songhai Emperor Askia Dawud faced a palace conspiracy so audacious it threatened to unravel the empire. His own brothers, led by the ambitious Askia el-Hadj, plotted to seize power. But Dawud, known for his piety and cunning, uncovered the plot before it could strike. This episode dives into the drama: the secret meetings in Gao's royal palaces, the testimony of a loyal court eunuch named al-Filali, and the brutal aftermath. We explore how Dawud's response—executing some conspirators while pardoning others—revealed the delicate balance of power in Songhai. Luna and Lucas…
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