Talk:Askia Mohammad I

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[edit] Askia Means ...

When one of Sunni Ali's daughters heard the news of his conquest, she cried out "Askia," which means "forceful one." I want to add this but need more research.--Halaqah 18:52, 28 October 2006 (UTC)

I just read in Smithsonian that Askia forbade Jews to live in Timboctu. This was an unusual prohibition for a Muslim ruler of the time. Jews were not generally discriminated against in that part of the world. Was there anything specific in Askia's experience that caused him to deliver this edict I am so haapy vicky i love vicky