Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
historical figure
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| gptkbp:birthYear |
1443
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| gptkbp:capital |
Timbuktu
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| gptkbp:contribution |
patron of the arts
strengthened the military encouraged education and literacy established a system of weights and measures promoted_trade_across_the_Sahara |
| gptkbp:deathYear |
1538
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| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:Askia_Musa_II
gptkb:Askia_Suleiman gptkb:Askia_Muhammad gptkb:Askia_Ishaq_I gptkb:Askia_Dawud |
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:Askia_dynasty
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
promoted religious tolerance
established a centralized government recognized for his diplomatic skills fostered diplomatic relations with other empires influenced trade routes in the region known for his wealth and resources left a legacy of governance and administration one of the greatest rulers of the Songhai Empire promoted agricultural development in the empire recognized for his military strategies expanded the empire to its greatest territorial extent known_for_his_architectural_contributions_in_Timbuktu influenced_the_development_of_Islamic_law_in_the_region encouraged_the_spread_of_Islam established_the_University_of_Sankore inspired_future_leaders_in_West_Africa known_for_his_pilgrimage_to_Mecca established_trade_relations_with_Europe_and_the_Middle_East contributed_to_the_cultural_development_of_Timbuktu |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Askia the Great
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Mali_Empire
West_African_history Islamic_culture_in_West_Africa |
| gptkbp:knownFor |
administrative reforms
Islamic_scholarship expansion_of_the_Songhai_Empire |
| gptkbp:language |
Songhai
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| gptkbp:notableBattle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Tondibi
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| gptkbp:predecessor |
Sonni Ali
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| gptkbp:reign |
1493-1528
|
| gptkbp:religion |
Islam
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| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Askia_Musa
|
| gptkbp:title |
gptkb:Emperor_of_the_Songhai_Empire
|