Battle of Anfao

Battle of Anfao
DateApril 12, 1493
Location
Outside of Gao, Songhai Empire
Result Sonni dynasty overthrown, the reign of Askia dynasty begins
Belligerents

Rebel troops led by Muhammad Askia

Songhai Empire

The battle of Anfao was fought between the troops of rebel General Muhammad Askia and Sonni Baru, the legitimate ruler of the Songhai Empire on April 12, 1493 at Anfao, outside the capital of Gao, on the upper Niger. Despite being outnumbered, Askia's troops won the day. The victory of Muhammad Askia ended the Sonni dynasty.