Mali Empire (jan 1, 1236 – jan 1, 1670)
Description:
Founded by prince Sundiata Keita; subsumed the declining Ghana empire and at its peak became the largest empire in West Africa. Its (likely) capital Niani was sacked and burned by the infringing Bamana Empire in 1670.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1236
jan 1, 1670
~ 434 years