Shushan Tigin

MedievalEmperorGhana Empire1100 — 1150

Almoravid-installed governor of Ghana.

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Quick Facts

Born

1100

Died

1150

Country

Ghana Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)21

Political (20%)32

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)37

Total Score36.6

Shushan Tigin — Complete Timeline

1120 AD

Installation as Almoravid governor of GhanaPolitical Action◆ Major

Shushan Tigin was appointed governor of the Ghana Empire by the Almoravid rulers after their conquest. He administered the former imperial capital of Koumbi Saleh and collected tribute from subject peoples.

AlmoravidGovernorGhana Empire

Impact: regional

1130 AD

Suppression of Soninke rebellionWar◆ Major

Shushan Tigin crushed a rebellion by the Soninke people, the original rulers of Ghana, who sought to restore their independence. He used Almoravid cavalry to defeat the rebels and reaffirmed Almoravid control.

RebellionSoninkeAlmoravid

Impact: regionaldestructive

1135 AD

Implementation of Islamic administrationReform◆ Major

Shushan Tigin introduced Islamic administrative practices to the Ghana Empire, including the use of Arabic for official records and the appointment of Muslim judges. This began the Islamization of the region's governance.

IslamizationAdministrationGhana

Impact: regionalconstructive