Ascending to power in 1312 C.E., Mansa Musa inherited an already prosperous kingdom, but his efforts to expand trade elevated Mali to Africa's wealthiest kingdom. So, what were the sources of his ...

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Interestingly, its legendary king is often regarded as the wealthiest person in history, with an estimated fortune of around ...

Mansa Musa presided over a golden age of African development and prosperity. The Mali Empire was founded in 1226 CE by Sundiata Keita. Sundiata was the second son of the King of the Mandinka people.

At some stage in his early 20s he became king. The eighth Mansa ... and that is how Musa came to be so rich – via salt and gold, mainly. West Africa has always had lots of gold.

During his rule, the kingdom expanded as the new king annexed approximately ... detailed map of West Africa in Europe. The map, crafted around 1375, features Mansa Musa seated majestically on ...

During his rule, the kingdom flourished as the new king annexed approximately ... detailed map of West Africa in Europe. The map, crafted around 1375, features Mansa Musa sitting majestically ...

West Africa has been home to some great ... together when he wanted people to listen to him! Mansa Musa was a wealthy Muslim king of Mali. He ruled from around 1280 to 1340. Mansa Musa travelled ...

In the Asante kingdom, goldsmiths made ornaments to show their king was rich. This map shows Mansa Musa with an Arab traveller ... From the 1950s many African countries won their independence.