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Jolof Empire

c. 1360 – 1549 CE · about 189 years approximate dates

The Jolof Empire was a Wolof state in what is now Senegal, founded by the semi-legendary Ndiadiane Ndiaye. It ruled kingdoms such as Cayor, Baol and Waalo. After the Battle of Danki in 1549 these vassals broke away, leaving a smaller Kingdom of Jolof.

Key facts

Datesc. 1360 – 1549 CE
RegionWest Africa
ContinentAfrica
CapitalOuarkhokh
FounderNdiadiane Ndiaye
Religion(s)Serer religion, Islam

Before & after

Preceded by

Mali Empire

Followed by

Empire of Great Fulo Kingdom of Cayor

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.