Mansa Musa

Religion Of Mansa Musa

Oct 20, 1200

Mansa Musa was a Muslim, which was very common in Mali by the 1200s CE. In fact, most of Mali's rulers, and at least half of the common people, had become Muslims by this time. Because of Mansa Musa's religion, Islam spread throughout West Africa, gaining many new believers.

The Hajj Of Mansa Musa

Oct 20, 1230

In 1230 CE, Sundiata led an army against the Almoravids and took over Ghana. Now Mali was in control of the rich Saharan trade routes. Sundiata work hard to improve it's agriculture and make his land wealthy and powerful.

Timbuktu

Oct 20, 1300

One of the most important of these cities was Timbuktu. Mansa Musa built universities, libraries, palaces, which made Timbuktu one of the most important cities in Africa during the 1300.

Musa Becoming A Emperor

Jan 1, 1312

In 1312 Musa Became Emperor Following The Death Of Abu Bakr II.
When He Was Crowned, They Gave Him The Name Of Musa Meaning King. Mansa Musa Was Known In Arabic As Muslim. Musa Was The First Muslim Emperor In West Africa To Make The Nearly Four Thousand Miley Journey To Mecca.

Death Of Mansa Musa

Oct 20, 1337

Mansa Musa ruled for 25 years from about 1312-1337 CE. He also died during 1337 CE. That's when Mali became the emperor. During that time Mali used its wealth to create great centers of learning and Islamic culture.