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  2. Sonni dynasty - Wikipedia

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    The Sonni dynasty, Sunni dynasty or Si dynasty was a dynasty of rulers of the Songhai Empire of medieval West Africa. The origins of the dynasty lies in its predecessor Za Dynasty . The last ruler, Sonni Baru , ruled until 1493 when the throne was usurped by the Askiya Muhammad I , the founder of the Askiya dynasty .

  3. Hezi (clothing) - Wikipedia

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    Hezi (Chinese: 诃子), also known as moxiong (抹胸) in the Song dynasty, waxiong (袜胸), lanqun (襕裙), and Hehuan lanqun (合欢襕裙), is a type of ancient Chinese corset-like garment item, which is typically used as an undergarment or decorative over-garment accessory in hanfu.

  4. Songhai Empire - Wikipedia

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    Initially, the Songhai Empire was ruled by the Sonni dynasty (c. 1464 –1493), but it was later replaced by the Askia dynasty (1493–1591). During the second half of the 13th century, Gao and the surrounding region had grown into an important trading centre and attracted the interest of the expanding Mali Empire. Mali conquered Gao near the ...

  5. Za dynasty - Wikipedia

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    The Zā dynasty (also rendered Dya, Zuwā, Zu’a, Juwā, Jā’, Yā, Diā, and Diu’a, sometimes equated with the Zaghe) were rulers of the Gao Empire based in the towns of Kukiya and Gao on the Niger River in what is today modern Mali; and rulers of the Songhai Empire through Sunni Ali, son of Za Yasibaya (Yasiboi), who established the Sonni Dynasty.

  6. Songhai people - Wikipedia

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    The people consisted of mostly fishermen and traders. Following Sonni Ali's death, Muslim factions rebelled against his successor and installed Sonni Ali nephew, Askia Muhammad (formerly Muhammad Toure) who was to be the first and most important ruler of the Askia dynasty (1492–1592). Under the Askias, the Songhai empire reached its zenith.

  7. List of Sunni dynasties - Wikipedia

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    Asaf Jah dynasty, Nizam of Hyderabad (1724–1948) Babi dynasty ... Keita dynasty (1235–c. 1670) Sonni dynasty c. 1464 –1493; Askiya dynasty (1493–1591) Europe

  8. Ku (trousers) - Wikipedia

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    A jingyi-style ku which first appeared in the Song dynasty and later became prevalent in the Ming dynasty. [13] [1] When worn, it was used on top of another form of trousers, which marks its difference from the jingyi of the ancient times. [3] It eventually evolved into the taoku in the Ming dynasty. [3] Song – Ming [3]

  9. The Songhai - Wikipedia

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    The Songhai (also Songhay, Songhaytarey (, [soŋhajtaraj])) is an area in the northwestern corner of Niger's Tillabéri Region populated mainly by the Songhaiborai. [1] It is considered the heartland of the Songhai people and the sanctuary of their ancient pantheon and priestly class and the place in which the original lineage of the Sonni dynasty retreated after the coup d'etat of 1493 ...