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Songhai Empire's Kanta Rebellion: Kebbi's Breakaway
After the Battle of Tondibi, the Songhai Empire fractured. But one of its most consequential losses came before the Saadian invasion: the rebellion of the Kanta, provincial governors who carved out their own kingdoms. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Kanta of Kebbi, a military commander who defied Askia Dawud and later resisted the Saadians. Using the Tarikh al-Sudan and Tarikh al-Fattash, they trace how the Kanta's revolt drained Songhai's resources, triggered a chain of defections, and ultimately left the empire vulnerable. They discuss the Kanta's fortifications…
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