Songhai's Cavalry Revolution: The Farari and the Horse Trade

This episode explores the military backbone of the Songhai Empire: its cavalry. Lucas and Luna discuss the origins of the Songhai horse culture, the role of the farari (cavalry commanders), and the logistics of maintaining thousands of horses in the Sahel. They delve into the trans-Saharan horse trade, the impact of cavalry on Songhai's expansion, and the eventual decline of horse-based warfare against Moroccan firearms. Specific figures like Askia Muhammad and the farari elite are highlighted, along with key battles such as Tondibi. The episode also touches on the cultural significance of horses in Songhai society, including horse armor and the status of riders. #SonghaiEmpire #Farari #Cavalry #HorseTrade #AskiaMuhammad #Sahel #NigerRiver #TransSaharanTrade #Tondibi #Gao #Timbuktu #HorseCulture #WestAfrica #History #FexingoHistory #MilitaryHistory #MaliEmpire #Saadian Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo