Askia Daoud
| Dawud | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askia of the Songhai Empire | |||||
| Reign | 1549 – 1582 | ||||
| Predecessor | Askiya Ishaq I (ruled 1539–1549) | ||||
| Successor | Askiya Muhammad Al-Hajj (ruled 1582–1586) | ||||
| Died | 1582 (died a natural death) Tondibi | ||||
| Burial | |||||
| Issue | 333 or "at least 61" | ||||
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| Dynasty | Askiya dynasty | ||||
| Father | Askia Mohammad (ruled 1493–1528) | ||||
| Mother | Sana bint Fari-koi, or Sana Fariu | ||||
Askia Daoud (also Askia Dāwūd, Askiya Dawud) was the ruler of the Songhai Empire from 1549 to 1582. His rule saw the empire rise to a peak of peace and prosperity following a series of succession disputes and short reigns.