Askia Daoud

Askia Daoud (also Askia Dāwūd, Askiya Dawud) was the ruler of the Songhai Empire from 1549 to 1582. His rule saw the empire rise to a peak of peace and prosperity following a series of succession disputes and short reigns.

Dawud
Askia of the Songhai Empire
Reign1549 – 1582
PredecessorAskiya Ishaq I (ruled 1539–1549)
SuccessorAskiya Muhammad Al-Hajj (ruled 1582–1586)
Died1582 (died a natural death)
Tondibi
Issue333 or "at least 61"
Names
Dawud ibn Muhammad al-Turi
DynastyAskiya dynasty
FatherAskia Mohammad (Ruled 1493-1528)
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