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400
Ghanna was founded
in 400 CE the kingdom of Ghana, the first major trans-Saharan state in West Africa was founded -
Jan 9, 1000
Timbuktu was founded
In the 11th century, Timbuktu was founded by Taureg nomads. Became the meeting place of the people who travel on the Niger river ans the people who travel by the Sahara desert -
Jan 9, 1200
population increase
From 1200-1400, Timbuktu reached a population of about 100,000 people. -
Jan 9, 1200
Timbuktu is Important in the 13th century
In the 13th century, Timbuktu becomes an important trade center. Timbuktu has communications extending from the west coast to the mediterranean sea. -
Jan 9, 1250
Sandiata becomes the King
In 1250, Sandiata became the king of Kangaba and fouded early Mali. He begins conquring land to build an empire. -
Jan 9, 1312
A new King
In 1312, Mansa Moussa becomes the king of Mali and adopts the teachings of Islam. -
Jan 9, 1324
Mansa's trip to mecca
In 1324, Mnsa Moussa takes him trip to Mecca as part of the Islamic law. He brought along 60 thousand men and 15 thousand slaves. -
Jan 9, 1327
Mosques
Mansa Moussa created many mosques in the Mali empire. One of the most famous is the Djinguereber Mosque. -
Jan 9, 1337
Mansa Moussa Died
In 1337, Mansa Moussa died after expanding Mali far across both western and central regions of west Africa -
Jan 9, 1375
Songhay Power rises
In 1375, The Songhay gained more power at the expense of Mali. -
Jan 9, 1380
Zaire Was Founded
The Kongo Kingdom in Zaire was founded. -
Jan 9, 1400
Tauregs gain control
The Tauregs gain control of Timbuktu from the declining Mali empire. Mali vs. Songhay wars began. -
Jan 9, 1468
Songhay gains control of Timbuktu
In 1468, Songhay conqured Tauregs and gained control of Timbuktu. -
Islam Diffusion
800 CE marks the meginning of the diffusion of islam into West Africa from Morocco and central Maghreb -
Islam was accepted
in the 10th century, Ghana stretched from the atlantic Ocean to where Timbuktu is. Islam was also accepted as a state religion in important towns of the empire.