WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -After his return from Mecca, Mansa Musa began to revitalize cities in his kingdom. He built mosques and large public buildings in cities like Gao and, most famously, Timbuktu . Timbuktu became a major Islamic university center during the 14th century due to Mansa Musa’s developments.

Detailed explanation-2: -He built a mosque every Friday. Mansa Musa took his whole court, his officials, soldiers, heralds, jesters, merchants, camel riders and 12, 000 slaves, dressed in quality Persian silk, clad in golden brocade & carrying golden staffs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mansa Musa was a devout follower of Islam. During his pilgrimage to Mecca (known by Muslims as hajji), he traveled with a great entourage and lavished so much gold in the markets of Cairo that it depressed the price for over a decade beyond his visit.