in cities like Gao and Timbuktu. Using his large army, he invaded other regions and doubled the size of his territory, growing his already vast empire. It is estimated that Mali came to control ...

During his return from Mecca, the Mali Empire conquered the cities of Timbuktu and Gao, both significant additions to Musa’s realm. In Timbuktu, al-Sahili is credited with the construction of ...