During the Songhai rule what happened to Timbuktu?

During the Songhai rule, Timbuktu flourished as a major center of trade, culture, and scholarship in West Africa. The city became renowned for its Islamic universities, libraries, and vibrant marketplaces, attracting scholars, traders, and travelers from across the Muslim world and beyond. Timbuktu's wealth and intellectual prestige significantly contributed to the Songhai Empire's influence and power during the 15th and 16th centuries. However, the decline of the empire eventually led to a decrease in Timbuktu's prominence.