Askia Muhammad Flashcards
1
Q
Who was Askia Muhammad?
A
He was a very religious general who overthrew King Sonni Ali’s son to become king in 1492
2
Q
What was his capital in the empire?
A
Gao
3
Q
What did he use to control his empire?
A
He made use of ministries for justice, finance, defence and agriculture.
4
Q
What else did Muhammad do to his empire?
A
- Divide into four regions ruled by a viceroy
- These four regions separated into provinces, run by governors
- There were tax collectors, judges and market inspectors in each province.
5
Q
When did he went on a pilgrimage?
A
1497 to the Mecca in Arabia
6
Q
He was then named…
A
Kalif(religious ruler)
7
Q
Who overthrew him?
A
His son in 1528
