Askia Ishaq I
Askia Ishaq I was the ruler of the Songhai Empire from 1539 to 1549, elected Askia following the death of Askia Isma'il. He was the fifth ruler of the Askiya dynasty which had the town of Gao as its capital.
| Askiya Ishaq I | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of the Songhai Empire | |
| Reign | 1539 – 1549 |
| Predecessor | Askia Isma'il (ruled 1537–1539) |
| Successor | Askiya Dawud (ruled 1549–1582 or 1583) |
| Died | 1549 (died a natural death) Kukiya |
| Issue | Abd al-Malik |
| Dynasty | Askiya dynasty |
| Father | Ashiya al-hajj Muhammad |
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