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Apr 8, 1230
Sundiata
Sundiata built up an army and won back his country's independence. he then conquered nearby kingdoms, including Ghana. -
Feb 12, 1255
Mali
Sundiata died, later rulers of Mali took the title of Mansa. Unlike Sundiata, most of these rulers were Muslims. -
Mar 14, 1300
Mansa Musa
Mali's most famous ruler was a Muslim named Mansa Musa, Mali reached the height of its wealth, power, and fame. -
Apr 19, 1312
ruler of Mali
Mansa Musa ruled Mali for about 25 years, from 1312 to 1337 -
Sep 11, 1324
Religion
Religion was very important to Mansa Musa, he left Mali on a pilgrimage to Mecca. -
Aug 23, 1431
Taureg
nomads from the Sahara, seized Timbuktu. The people living at the edges of Mali's empire broke away. -
Jan 26, 1500
lands of the empire
All of the lands of the Empire had once ruled were lost, only a small area of Mali remained.