Episode 3 of 3
Battle of Tondibi
- When
- March 1591
- Where
- Tondibi
Moroccan forces defeated the larger Songhai army at Tondibi in March 1591 using gunpowder weapons.
The two armies met at Tondibi in March 1591. Although the Songhai had a powerful cavalry and outnumbered the Moroccans, they lacked gunpowder weapons. The Moroccans' superior firepower turned the tide, leading to a decisive defeat for the Songhai.
Sources
- Judar Pasha Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-11
- Battle of Tondibi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
- Ahmad al-Mansur Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-19
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