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Mansa Musa [a] (reigned c. 1312 – c. 1337 [b]) was the ninth [5] Mansa of the Mali Empire, which reached its territorial peak during his reign. Musa's reign is often regarded as the zenith of Mali's power and prestige, although he features comparatively less in Mandinka oral traditions than his predecessors .
Musa I of Mali, mansa (emperor) of the West African empire of Mali from 1307 (or 1312). He left a realm notable for its extent and riches—he built the Great Mosque at Timbuktu—but he is best remembered in the Middle East and Europe for the splendor of his pilgrimage to Mecca (1324).
Mansa Musa, also known as Musa Keita I of Mali, was the tenth Sultan of the Mali Empire. This biography profiles his childhood, family life, empire, rule, administration, net worth, and also gives some fun facts.
Mansa Musa (Musa I of Mali) was the ruler of the kingdom of Mali from 1312 C.E. to 1337 C.E. During his reign, Mali was one of the richest kingdoms of Africa, and Mansa Musa was among the richest individuals in the world.
Mansa Musa I was the ruler of the Mali Empire in West Africa from 1312 to 1337. Controlling territories rich in gold and copper, and monopolising trade between the north and interior of the continent, Mali grew extremely wealthy. Mansa Musa was said to have spent so much gold in Cairo that the value of bullion crashed by 20%.
In this article, we will explore the life and times of Mansa Musa, delving into the historical context of the Mali Empire, the sources of its wealth, and the enduring legacy of its most famous ruler.
Mūsā , or Mousa, (died 1332/37?), Emperor (mansa) of the West African Mali empire from 1307 (or 1312). Mūsā left a realm notable for its extent and riches (he built the Great Mosque at Timbuktu ), but he is best remembered for the splendour of his pilgrimage to Mecca (1324), which awakened the world to Mali’s stupendous wealth and ...