Lulami
Capital of the Dendi Kingdom
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Lulami (also Loulami) was the capital of the Dendi of the Songhai Empire. It was established by Askia Nuh, son of Askia Dawud[1] and it is from here the Songhai resistance against the Saadians continued. In 1639, during the reign of Askia Ismail,[2] the Maghrebi Pasha Mesaoud sacked the town of Lulami. The location of this town is unknown but believed to be south of the town of Say in Niger.[3][4][5][6]
| Lulami | |
|---|---|
| Loulami | |
| Type | Capital City |
| Periods | Late Middle Ages |
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| Part of | Dendi Kingdom |