Mansa Musa

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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.