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Dia Kossoi
MedievalEmperorSonghai Empire1380 — 1410
First Songhai king to convert to Islam.
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Quick Facts
Born
1380
Died
1410
Country
Songhai Empire
Era
Medieval
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)21
Political (20%)32
Influence (20%)52
Legacy (20%)42
Leadership (15%)42
Strategy (15%)37
Total Score40.2
Dia Kossoi — Complete Timeline
1400 AD
Conversion to IslamCultural◆ Major
Dia Kossoi became the first Songhai king to convert to Islam. This conversion facilitated diplomatic and trade relations with Muslim North African states and influenced the religious and cultural development of the Songhai Empire.
Songhai EmpireIslamConversionReligion
Impact: regionalconstructive
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
9
Global
8
Culture
9
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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