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Askia Nuh and Songhai's Last Stand in Dendi
After the catastrophic defeat at Tondibi in 1591, the Songhai Empire did not vanish overnight. This episode follows the remarkable resistance led by Askia Nuh, who retreated south to the Dendi region and waged a guerilla war against Moroccan occupiers for nearly two decades. We explore how Nuh re-established a shadow court, disrupted Moroccan supply lines, and kept the Songhai flame alive until internal divisions and superior Moroccan firepower finally overwhelmed his kingdom. Along the way, we examine the role of the Niger River as a defensive barrier, the shifting alliances with local…
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