HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Abbasid
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Mali
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Umayyad
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Songhai
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -What is Mūsā I known for? Mūsā I is widely considered the wealthiest man in history. He made his wealth and that of Mali known through a long and extravagant pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, the 17th year of his reign as emperor of Mali. Mūsā’s rule defined the golden age of Mali.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mali’s rulers adopted the title of ‘Mansa’ [xix].
Detailed explanation-4: -Established by King Sundiata Keita, known as the “Lion King, ‘’ the Mali Empire brought wealth, culture, and Islamic faith to West Africa.