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Askia Muhammad's Pilgrimage: The Hajj That Changed Songhai
In 1496, Askia Muhammad Toure, the great emperor of Songhai, embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca that would reshape his empire and his faith. This episode follows his journey across the Sahara, through Cairo, and into the holy cities, uncovering how his 300,000 gold dinar entourage, his meetings with scholars like Jalal al-Din al-Suyuti, and his purchase of land for West African pilgrims transformed Songhai's place in the Muslim world. We explore the political calculations behind the hajj, the fatwa that legitimized his coup, and the architectural and administrative reforms he brought…
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