Mansa Musa[a] (reigned c.1312 – c. 1337[b]) was the ninth [5] Mansa of the Mali Empire, which reached its territorial peak during his reign. Musa's reign is often regarded as the zenith of Mali's power and prestige, although he features less in Mandinka oral traditions than his predecessors.

The Mali Empire (Manding: Mandé[3] or Manden Duguba; [4][5] Arabic: مالي, romanized: Mālī) was an empire in West Africa from c. 1226 to 1610. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita (c. 1214 – c. 1255) and became renowned for the wealth of …

Feb 26, 2019 · Mansa Musa I was the ruler of the Mali Empire in West Africa from 1312 to 1337. Controlling territories rich in gold and copper, and monopolising trade between the north and interior of the continent, Mali grew extremely wealthy. Mansa Musa was said to have spent so much gold in Cairo that the value of bullion crashed by 20%.

Mar 17, 2025 · Musa I of Mali, mansa (emperor) of the West African empire of Mali from 1307 (or 1312). He left a realm notable for its extent and riches—he built the Great Mosque at Timbuktu—but he is best remembered in the Middle East and Europe for the splendor of his pilgrimage to Mecca (1324).

Oct 19, 2023 · 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.

Sep 19, 2021 · Between approximately 1312 and 1337, Mansa Musa I reigned over the West African kingdom of Mali — and became the richest person in history. Thanks to natural resources like gold and salt, Musa's empire thrived during the 14th century.

Oct 30, 2019 · Mansa Musa, or rather Musa I of Mali, was born in 1280 and ruled from 1312 to 1337. He was the 10th Mansa (a sort of king or emperor) to take the throne of the Mali Empire. Unlike his predecessor Sundiata, Musa was considered to …

May 26, 2024 · Mansa Musa, whose full name was Musa I of Mali, ascended to the throne of the Mali Empire in 1312 CE, following the death of his predecessor, Abu Bakr II. As the tenth mansa (king) of the empire, Musa inherited a vast and wealthy state, but he was determined to expand its power and influence even further.

Jul 20, 2019 · Explore 10 major facts and accomplishments of Mansa Musa I (c.1280-1331) - the wealthy and absolutely generous West African emperor of Mali.

Nov 12, 2020 · In the Islamic world, Mansa Musa transformed the kingdom of Mali into an advanced and powerful center of learning. Mansa Musa took so much money with him on a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 AD that his visit resulted in the fall of gold prices in Egypt and Arabia.