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When and where did the Songhai Empire flourish?

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A15th and 16th centuries, West Africa
B11th century, north India
C14th century, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)
D6th century east China

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15th and 16th centuries, West Africa
At its peak the empire stretched from the Atlantic Ocean (modern Senegal and Gambia) to what is now Northwest Nigeria and central Niger. It had strong trading, political and cultural ties with the rest of the Muslim world, and encouraged the immigration of scholars and skilled workers.
posted Jul 13, 2018 by Mohammad

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