Askia Musa I

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:administrativeDivision established a centralized government
introduced new tax systems
divided empire into provinces
gptkbp:birthPlace gptkb:Songhai_Empire
gptkbp:culturalContribution promoted education and trade
gptkbp:culturalHeritage inspired future leaders
encouraged artistic expression
supported scholars and poets
encouraged interaction with other cultures
merged_local_traditions_with_Islamic_practices
gptkbp:culturalImpact patron of the arts
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important_in_the_history_of_the_Sahel_region
gptkbp:deathPlace gptkb:Songhai_Empire
gptkbp:descendant Sonni Ali
gptkbp:diplomaticRelations established_ties_with_Morocco
gptkbp:dynasty gptkb:Songhai_Empire
gptkbp:economicActivity enhanced trade routes
focused on wealth accumulation
gptkbp:educationalPrograms founded schools
gptkbp:historicalContext emerged_during_the_height_of_the_Songhai_Empire.
gptkbp:historicalImpact shaped_the_future_of_West_Africa
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 15th century
studied by historians
gptkbp:historicalRecords documented in various chronicles
gptkbp:historicalSignificance mentioned in various historical texts
one of the greatest rulers of the Songhai Empire
influenced_Islamic_scholarship
recognized_as_a_key_figure_in_African_history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Askia Musa I
gptkbp:influenceOn later_West_African_empires
gptkbp:internationalRelations engaged_with_European_powers
gptkbp:knownFor expansion_of_the_Songhai_Empire
pilgrimage_to_Mecca
gptkbp:languageSpoken Songhai
gptkbp:legacy influential_ruler_in_West_African_history
gptkbp:market increased_trade_with_Europe
gptkbp:militaryRank innovative strategies
strong army
defeated rival kingdoms
conquered Timbuktu
renowned for his strategic prowess
gptkbp:politicalAffiliation aligned_with_Islamic_leaders
gptkbp:politicalParty restructured governance
gptkbp:politicalPosition alliances with local leaders
set precedents for governance in the region
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Askia_Muhammad_I
gptkbp:reign 1493-1528
gptkbp:religion Islam
promoted coexistence among faiths
gptkbp:sells gold, salt, and ivory
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Askia_Dawud
gptkbp:title gptkb:Askia
gptkbp:youth_development boosted agriculture