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The Songhai Royal Harem: Political Power and Influence
While we have explored the military campaigns of Sonni Ali and the administrative reforms of Askia Muhammad, Episode 258 turns its gaze toward the women who shaped the Songhai Empire from within. We examine Della Kebda, the powerful mother of Askia Muhammad, whose influence extended far beyond the royal palace into provincial governance and religious legitimacy. Through the lens of the Tarikh al-Sudan and Maliki jurisprudence, we uncover how the royal harem functioned as a critical political apparatus, managing alliances with neighboring states like Katsina and Agadez. Luna and Lucas discuss…
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