Askia Muhammad III

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:administrativeDivision centralization of power
bureaucratic governance
divided the empire into provinces
gptkbp:alliance with_the_Ottoman_Empire
gptkbp:architect construction of mosques
gptkbp:artwork patron of the arts
gptkbp:born circa 1464
gptkbp:capital Timbuktu
gptkbp:culturalHeritage supported scholars and poets
encouraged cultural exchanges with other regions
influenced_future_generations_of_leaders_in_West_Africa
gptkbp:culturalImpact patron of education and scholarship
gptkbp:currency introduction of standardized currency
gptkbp:death circa 1538
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:Askia_dynasty
gptkbp:diplomaticRelations engaged_in_diplomatic_relations_with_Europe
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Songhai_Empire
gptkbp:economicActivity promoted agricultural development
gptkbp:education promoted_Islamic_education
gptkbp:father gptkb:Askia_Muhammad_II
gptkbp:historicalImpact shaped_the_political_landscape_of_West_Africa
gptkbp:historicalLegacy remembered_as_a_significant_ruler_in_African_history
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 15th-16th century
mentioned_in_the_Tarikh_al-Sudan
gptkbp:historicalRecords documented in various historical texts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance one of the most powerful rulers of the Songhai Empire
his reign is documented in various chronicles.
influenced_the_spread_of_Islam_in_West_Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Askia Muhammad III
gptkbp:internationalRelations established_trade_relations_with_European_powers
gptkbp:knownFor expansion_of_the_Songhai_Empire
gptkbp:language Songhai
gptkbp:legacy influence_on_West_African_history
gptkbp:militaryRank expansionist campaigns
formed alliances with local tribes
utilized cavalry tactics
led_campaigns_against_the_Mossi_states
gptkbp:mother unknown
gptkbp:notableEvent strengthened_the_economy_of_the_Songhai_Empire
gptkbp:politicalPosition established a centralized political structure
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Askia_Muhammad_II
gptkbp:reign 1493-1528
gptkbp:religion Islam
practiced religious tolerance
gptkbp:sells gold, salt, and ivory
trans-Saharan_trade_routes
gptkbp:significantEvent gptkb:Battle_of_Tondibi
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Askia_Muhammad_II
gptkbp:title gptkb:Askia