HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Sundiata
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Mansa Musa
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Askia the Great
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Muhammad Ture
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Detailed explanation-1: -The fame of Mansa Musa and his phenomenal wealth spread as he traveled on his hajj to Mecca. Afterward, he put himself and his kingdom, West Africa’s Mali, on the map, literally. Mali’s Timbuktu was known for its schools and libraries.
Detailed explanation-2: -When he was crowned, he was given the name Mansa meaning king. Mansa Musa was knowledgeable in Arabic and was described as a Muslim traditionalist. He became the first Muslim ruler in West Africa to make the nearly four thousand mile journey to Mecca.
Detailed explanation-3: -Mansa Musa (about 1280 – about 1337) was an emperor (manse) of the Mali Empire during the 14th century. He became emperor in 1312. He was the first African ruler to be famous in all of Europe and the Middle East he was also the 9th emperor in his times. Historians say he was the richest person to have ever lived.