How was power more centralized in the administration of Songhay than in that of Mali?
How was power more centralized in the administration of Songhay than in that of Mali?
Answer:In Songhay, as new provinces were conquered for the empire, traditional rulers were replaced by royal appointees. They were usually members of the royal family or trusted servants. Their positions were not hereditary and these provincial governers were directly dependent upon the king for their appointment. Each governor recruited his own local army which was used for ensuring the regular payment tribute by the farms of the province. The removal of traditional rulers and the centralisation of power helped prevent provinces from breaking away during periods of dynastic dispute or rule by weak kings, and this strengthened the Songhay administration.
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