His wealth came mainly from Mali's gold and salt mines, which were among the largest in the world at that time.
As a result of monopolizing the gold trade and developing its agricultural resources, the Mali Empire prospered. The currency of Mali, like Ghana, was the guilders’ currency. A heavy guilder’s tax was ...
The Empire of Mali, one of the wealthiest and most influential in African history, is best known for its famous ruler, Mansa Musa, often regarded as ...
Its emperor Mansa Musa was placed on medieval European maps of Africa with description: "The king is the richest and most noble because his country abounds in gold." Under him, the empire reached its ...
In the 1230s, a man called Sundiata Keita incorporated a series of smaller kingdoms into the Mali Empire. The empire was central to several key trading routes, and with the support of a well ...
His influence spread far beyond Africa, reaching Europe and Asia. Kings and rulers from around the world sought his attention ...
The Mali Empire under Musa reflected Africa at one of the summits of its grandeur. But perhaps it is also a somber reminder of what an independent, flourishing Africa could have become.
The actual name of the Empire was Wagadugu. Ghana was the title of the kings who ruled the kingdom. It was controlled by Sundiata in 1240 AD, and absorbed into the larger Mali Empire. (Mali Empire ...