1400 – 1500 · Mali Empire vs Songhai Empire
Transition of West African hegemony from Mali to Songhai involved military conflict.
As Mali Empire declined in the 15th century, Songhai forces expanded militarily against Mali territories. Military victories enabled Songhai to seize control of former Mali dominions. The transition involved conquest of major Mali cities including Timbuktu.
Mali-Songhai conflict redirected West African hegemony. Songhai dominance reorganized West African trade networks.
Redirecting…