Question

What lead to the fell of the Sahara trade​

Answer 1

The golden age of the trans-Saharan trade ended with the collapse of Songhay empire after the Moroccan attack in 1591.

Step-by-step explanation:

The disintegration of West African political structures, the contemporary economic decline of Northern Africa, and the European competition on the Guinea coast made the caravan trade less profitable.

Answer 2

North Africa had declined in both political and economic importance, while the Saharan crossing remained long and treacherous. However, the major blow to trans-Saharan trade was the Battle of Tondibi of 1591–92.

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