HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Led to them forming an alliance to conquer other kingdoms
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Led to Africa, being brought to the attention of Europe
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Led to Europe being conquered and colonized by Africa
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Led to the decline of the Middle East
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Detailed explanation-1: -Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca introduced the wealth and power of Mali to the rest of the Mediterranean. Musa not only showed off tremendous power, but also enormous wealth and a tremendous amount of gold.
Detailed explanation-2: -While Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage opened the eyes of Europeans and Middle Easterners to the wealth of Mali, it also convinced the ruler that he should make the cities of his realm a showplace of the Islamic world. His encounter in Mecca with Muslim architect al-Sahili would help him to do this.
Detailed explanation-3: -In 1324 Musa embarked on the hajj, the religious pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims are expected to make in their lifetime. It was also an opportunity to forge alliances and to advertise his wealth and power through lavish displays.
Detailed explanation-4: -Putting Mali on the Map: Mansa Musa, as a king, literally put Mali on the map. His pilgrimage to Mecca, accompanied by thousands of servants, officials, and soldiers all loaded with gold, brought Mali to the attention of world leaders in both the Muslim and non-Muslim world.