Map - Process of Islamization c. 1000 to 1600

Map - Process of Islamization c. 1000 to 1600

Map of Southeast Asia circa 1300 CE

Map of Southeast Asia circa 1300 CE

Map of Southeast Asia circa 1300 CE, showing Khmer Empire in red, Lavo kingdom/Dvaravati in light blue, Sukhothai empire in orange, Champa in yellow, Dai Viet in blue, Kingdom of Lanna in purple and surrounding states.

Map of the mainland Southeast Asia in 18th century (1707 - 1796 AD)

Map of the mainland Southeast Asia in 18th century (1707 - 1796 AD).

Map of the Eastern Hemisphere in 1200 CE

This map of the Eastern Hemisphere in 1200 AD was created by Thomas Lessman.

Askia Muhammad: King of Songhai

Under Askia Muhammad’s leadership, Songhai became a well-run empire and a center of trade and learning. But by 1519, Askia Muhammad was a half-blind old man. In 1528, his son removed him from the throne and declared himself king. The son sent Askia Muhammad to an island that was “infested with mosquitoes and toads.” While on this island, Askia Muhammad heard about his children fighting each other for control of the Songhai empire. In 1537, one of his sons brought Askia Muhammad back to Gao. The following year, Askia Muhammad died. His tomb still stands and is one of the most respected shrines in West Africa.