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Askia Mohammad Benkan
MedievalEmperorSonghai Empire1490 — 1537
Songhai askia who deposed Askia Musa.
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Quick Facts
Born
1490
Died
1537
Country
Songhai Empire
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)50
Political (20%)29
Influence (20%)48
Legacy (20%)36
Leadership (15%)42
Strategy (15%)44
Total Score40.9
Askia Mohammad Benkan — Complete Timeline
1531 AD
Deposition of Askia MusaPolitical Action◆ Major
Askia Mohammad Benkan deposed Askia Musa, ending his short and unstable reign. Benkan seized the throne of the Songhai Empire, continuing the pattern of violent succession struggles that weakened the empire in the 16th century.
Songhai EmpireCoupAskia MusaDynastic Struggle
Impact: regionaldestructive
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
7
Battles
7
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
6
Reform
7
Stability
6
Policy
7
Power
7
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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