apr 13, 1235 - Mali Founded
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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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