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    Mali Empire

    Empire in West Africa from c.1230 to 1670

    The Mali Empire was an empire in West Africa from c. 1226 to 1670. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita and became renowned for the wealth of its rulers, especially Mansa Musa. At its peak, Mali was the largest empire in West Africa, widely influencing the culture of the region through the spread of its language, laws, and customs. The empire began as a small Mandinka kingdom at the upper reaches of the Niger River, centered around the Manding region. It began to develop during the 11th and 12th centuries as the Ghana Empire, or Wagadu, declined and trade epicentres shifted southward. The history of the Mali Empire before the 13th century is unclear, as there are conflicting and imprecise accounts by both Arab chroniclers and oral traditionalists. The first ruler for which there is accurate written information is Sundiata Keita, a warrior-prince of the Keita dynasty who was called upon to free the local people from the rule of the king of the Sosso Empire, Soumaoro Kanté. Wikipedia

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  3. britannica.com

    Dec 20, 2024Mali empire, trading empire that flourished in western Africa from the 13th to the 16th century. Mali rose to the apogee of its power under Mansa Musa (1307-32?). It later outgrew its political and military strength and by about 1550 ceased to be important as a political entity. Learn more about the Mali empire here.
    Author:The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  4. education.nationalgeographic.org

    Oct 1, 2024Learn about the rise and fall of the Mali Empire, a West African kingdom that flourished from the 13th to 17th century. Explore its achievements in trade, architecture, and Islamic learning under Mansa Musa and other rulers.
  5. sahistory.org.za

    Learn about the history, economy, society and leadership of the Mali Empire, one of the largest empires in West African history. Founded by Sundiata in 1235, the empire spanned from the Atlantic Coast to the Sahara desert and was a centre of learning and trade.
  6. 4 days agoDive into the captivating saga of the Mali Empire, one of the most powerful and influential kingdoms in West African history. From its humble beginnings to its spectacular rise and eventual decline, the Mali Empire's story is a tapestry of conquest, culture, and commerce.
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