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Silent Barter
silent barter started occurring in Ghana:
Silent barter is a trading process in which people exchange goods without direct contact. Silent barter allowed trade to performed in a peaceful manner and it would keep the location of gold mines a secret. -
Jan 1, 1060
Ghana Gets attacked!
Almoravids attacked Ghana. After 14 years of fighting, Ghana was defeated. The Almoravids didn’t control Ghana for long, but they weakened the empire. Many trade routes were cut off and new trading partnerships with Muslim leaders were formed during the rule of Almoravids. Without this trade, Ghana could not support its empire. -
Jan 1, 1062
Ghana Expands it's empire
The empire of Ghana reached its peak under the rule of Tunka Manin. He had a lavish court in which he displayed the wealth of the empire. He was the last emperor of Ghana and ruled -
Jan 1, 1230
Mali becomes an empire
According to legend, Mali’s rise to power began under a ruler named Sundiata. Sundiata conquered nearby kingdoms, including Ghana. -
Jan 1, 1300
Mali reaches it's peak
Mali’s most famous ruler was a Muslim named Mansa Musa. Under his skillful leadership, Mali reached the height of its wealth, power, and fame. -
Jan 1, 1324
Pilgrimage to Hajj
Mansa Musa made pilgrimage to Mecca for Hajj. -
Jan 1, 1400
Building of an empire
As the Mali Empire weakened in the, the people of Songhai rebelled and regained their freedom. -
Jan 1, 1464
A new ruler
Sunni Ali becomes ruler of the Songhai empire. He worked to strengthen, unify and enlarge the empire. -
Songhai under attack
Moroccan army set out for the heart of Songhai
