Answer: He wanted to renew its importance.
Step-by-step explanation:
Askia Muhammad, I (ca. 1443 – 1538) promoted learning and education, guaranteeing that Songhai's universities provided the most outstanding students. In fact, many of the scholars ended up publishing important books, including Askia´s nephew, Mahmud Kati.
Askia Muhammad made an agreement with the scholars of Timbuktu, to ensure the legitimacy of his capture of the Sonni dynasty, leading into a golden age for scientific and Muslim knowledge.