Askia Daoud vs Isabella II of Spain

Askia Daoud became ruler of the Songhai Empire after the death of his brother, Askia Ishaq I. His reign, lasting over 30 years, is considered the longest in Songhai history and was marked by internal peace and administrative consolidation.

Askia Daoud continued the Songhai tradition of patronizing Islamic scholars and the University of Sankore in Timbuktu. This period saw a flourishing of learning and intellectual activity, reinforcing Timbuktu's status as a center of Islamic culture.

Askia Daoud died after a reign of approximately 33 years. His death triggered a succession crisis among his many sons, weakening the Songhai Empire and setting the stage for the Moroccan invasion a decade later.

The First Carlist War broke out between the Isabelline forces (liberals) and the Carlists (absolutists). The war lasted until 1840 and ended with the defeat of the Carlists, but left Spain politically divided.

Isabella II became Queen of Spain at age three after the death of her father Ferdinand VII. Her minority sparked the First Carlist War between supporters of Isabella and those of her uncle Carlos.

Isabella II was declared of age at 13, ending the regency of General Espartero. Her personal rule was marked by instability, with frequent changes of government and military interventions.

The Glorious Revolution (La Gloriosa) overthrew Isabella II, who fled to France. The revolution ended the Bourbon monarchy and led to the Sexenio Democr