essay
Religion and state in the Songhay Empire, 1464-1591
Islam in tropical Africa: studies presented and discussed at the fifth International African Seminar, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, January 1964; edited with an introduction by I. M. Lewis, foreword by Daryll Forde • London • Published In 1966 • Pages: 296-317
By: Hunwick, John O..
Abstract
This essay summarizes the history of the Songhai Empire prior to the Moroccan invasion in 1591. The author shows the ties between religion and state throughout the period, as well as the relationship between the Songhai court, local cults, and Islam—specifically, how magic and Islam were used in various ways to buttress the authority of rulers and state.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2016
- Region
- Africa
- Sub Region
- Western Africa
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Historian
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- Analyst
- Ian Skoggard; 2016
- Field Date
- not applicable
- Coverage Date
- 1464-1591
- Coverage Place
- Mali and Niger
- Notes
- J. O. Hunwick
- Meeting name: International African Seminar (5th : 1964 : Zaria, Nigeria)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 314-315)
- LCCN
- 66075503
- LCSH
- Songhai (African people)