Mai Ali Ghaji

MedievalEmperorBornu Empire1472 — 1507

Refounded the Bornu Empire at Ngazargamu.

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Quick Facts

Born

1472

Died

1507

Country

Bornu Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)57

Influence (20%)71

Legacy (20%)62

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)59

Total Score62.4

Mai Ali Ghaji — Complete Timeline

1480 AD

Refoundation of the Bornu Empire at NgazargamuPolitical Action

Mai Ali Ghaji relocated the capital of the Kanem-Bornu Empire from Kanem to Ngazargamu (Birni N'Gazargamu) in the Bornu region. This move was prompted by pressure from the Bulala invaders and established a new, more defensible center for the empire.

FoundationCapital MoveBornu Empire

Impact: regionalconstructive

1490 AD

Consolidation of Bornu PowerWar◆ Major

Mai Ali Ghaji led military campaigns to consolidate Bornu's control over the Lake Chad region. He defeated the Bulala and other rival groups, securing the new capital at Ngazargamu and establishing Bornu as the dominant power in the area.

WarConsolidationBulala

Impact: regional

1507 AD

Death of Mai Ali GhajiOther◆ Major

Mai Ali Ghaji died after a reign of approximately 35 years. His death marked the end of the founding period of the Bornu Empire, leaving a stable and prosperous state that would be further developed by his successors.

DeathEnd of Founding Period

Impact: regional