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The Songhai Navy and the Battle of Tondibi
In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the military campaigns of the Songhai Empire, focusing on the Battle of Tondibi in 1591. They explore how the Songhai navy, known as the hi-koi, dominated the Niger River and how internal divisions, gunpowder, and Moroccan mercenaries led to the empire's collapse. The discussion highlights the tactics of Askia Ishaq II, the role of the Saadian sultan Ahmad al-Mansur, and the aftermath that reshaped West African trade and scholarship.
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