or Muhammad Ture
died March 2, 1538, Gao, Songhai empire
West African statesman and military leader.
In 1493, after wresting power from Sonni 2018; Al 012B; 's son Sonni Baru, Muhammad created an Islamic state whose civil code was the Qur 02BE; 0101; n and whose official writing was Arabic. He set up an exemplary administration and remained in power until overthrown by his son, Askia M 016B; s 0101; , in 1528.