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Who was the leader of Songhai who came to power in 1493 and appointed Islamic leaders to government positions in order to control the large empire? A. Mansa Musa B. Askia Muhammad C. King Sundiata D. King Ezana.

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The founder of the Songhai empire is Askia Muhammad. The answer is letter B. He extended their empire up to the Sunni Ali. He promoted commerce and increased the influence of Islam politically by appointing the Islamic leaders to the government. 

Answer:

Option B.

Explanation:

Askia Muhammad, is the right answer.

Askia Muhammad I is also perceived as Askia the Great, was a political reformer, military leader and emperor of the Songhai Empire during the later phase of the 15th century. Askia Muhammad I belonged to one of the ethnic group of West Africa known as the  Soninke group. Under the rule of Askia Muhammad, the Songhai Empire became one of the largest empires in the history of West Africa.

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