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apr 13, 1235 - Mali Founded

Description:

Was a medieval West African state of the Mandinka from c. 1235 to c. 1610

Empire was founded by Sundiata Keita

Became renowned for the wealth of its rulers, especially Mansa Musa 1

Had many profound cultural influences on West Africa, allowing for the spread of its language, laws, and customs along the Niger River

Emerged against the back-drop of the declining Ghana

Led by Sundiata of the Keita clan.

Region he took over had a past richness in trade and powerful rulers

Mansa Muna was a Mali king

in 1324, he set out on his famous pilgrimage to Mecca

Awakened the world to Mali's stupendous wealth

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Date:

apr 13, 1235
Now
~ 789 years ago
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