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Songhai's Royal Women and Political Power
While we have explored the military might of Sonni Ali Ber and the administrative reforms of Askia Muhammad, we often overlook the quiet, formidable influence of the women in the Songhai court. This episode examines the role of royal wives not merely as consorts but as political actors, focusing on Della Kebda, the wife who helped legitimize Askia’s controversial rise to power. We will look at how marriage alliances with neighboring states like Katsina and Agadez were used to secure trade routes and stabilize the empire during times of internal strife. By analyzing the Tarikh al-Sudan and…
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