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Songhai's Intelligence Network and the Battle of Tondibi
In this episode, we peel back the layers of Songhai’s military might by examining its sophisticated intelligence network and the pivotal Battle of Tondibi in 1591. While earlier episodes covered the empire’s trade routes and administrative reforms, we focus on the Koy spies who infiltrated Moroccan ranks and the strategic miscalculations that led to the fall of Gao. Lucas walks us through the role of Judar Pasha, the Saadian Dynasty’s invasion force, and the terrifying effectiveness of early gunpowder warfare in the Sahel. Luna joins him to explore how Sonni Ali’s legacy was undone not just…
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