HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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converting to Christianity
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making a pilgrimage to Mecca
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ruling Songhai
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not being an efficient leader
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Detailed explanation-1: -When Mansa Musa went on a pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca in 1324 C.E., his journey through Egypt caused quite a stir. The kingdom of Mali was relatively unknown outside of West Africa until this event.
Detailed explanation-2: -Like two mansolu (rulers of Mali) before him, Mūsā I undertook the hajj as an act of devotion in line with Islamic tradition. Furthermore, his hajj in 1324 was in some ways an act of solidarity that showed his connection to other rulers and peoples throughout the Islamic world.
Detailed explanation-3: -c. 1312 – c. 1337) was the ninth mansa of the Mali Empire, which reached its territorial peak during his reign. Musa is known for his wealth and generosity. He has been subject to popular claims that he is the wealthiest person in history, but the extent of his actual wealth is not known with any certainty.