Mali empire | History, Rulers, Downfall, Map, & Facts
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Mali 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.
Mali Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mali Empire (Manding: Mandé [3] or Manden Duguba; [4] [5] Arabic: مالي, romanized: Mālī) was an empire in West Africa from c. 1226 to 1670. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita (c. 1214 – c. 1255) and became renowned for the wealth of its rulers, especially Mansa Musa (Musa Keita).
The Mali Empire - National Geographic Society
WEB2 days ago · From the 13th to 17th century, West Africa was home to the great Mali Empire. Established by King Sundiata Keita, the kingdom united several smaller, Malinké Kingdoms near the Upper Niger River.
Mali Empire - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 1, 2019 · The Mali Empire (1240-1645) of West Africa was founded by Sundiata Keita (r. 1230-1255) following his victory over the kingdom of Sosso (c. 1180-1235).
History of the Mali Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of the Mali Empire begins when the first Mande people entered the Manding region during the period of the Ghana Empire. After its fall, the various tribes established independent chiefdoms. In the 12th century, these were briefly conquered by the Sosso Empire under Soumaoro Kante.
The Mali Empire: The Rise of the Richest Civilization in West …
WEBApr 4, 2019 · The Mali Empire (known also as the Manding Empire or Manden Kurufa) was a state that dominated West Africa between the 13th and 17th centuries. At its height of power during the 14th century, the Mali Empire ruled over an …
The Empire of Mali - Oxford Research Encyclopedias
WEBThe Mali Empire is one of the largest and most widely known precolonial African states. It has featured in films, video games, works of fiction, and its memory is still a profound force in the articulation of social and political identities across Mande West Africa.
The Mali empire: A complete history (ca. 1250-1650) - African …
WEBFeb 25, 2024 · Encompassing at least five modern African states, the empire produced some of the continent's most renowned historical figures like Mansa Musa and enabled the growth and expansion of many of the region's oldest cities like Timbuktu.
The Rise and Fall of the Mali Empire - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMay 14, 2024 · Founded by Sundiata Keita in 1240, the Mali Empire became the wealthiest kingdom of West Africa and was Africa’s largest empire up to that time. The Mali Empire flourished under its first king as a centralised government.
The Empires of the Western Sudan: Mali Empire | Essay | The ...
WEBThe Mali empire, previously little known beyond the western Sudan, now became legendary in the Islamic world and Europe. The image of Mansa Musa bearing nuggets of gold was subsequently commemorated in maps of the African continent (Bibliothèque Nationale de France).