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 1670. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita (c. 1214 – c. 1255) and became renowned for the wealth of …

2025年1月23日 · Mali empire, trading empire that flourished in western Africa from the 13th to the 16th century. Mali rose to the apogee of its power under Mansa Musa (1307–32?). It later outgrew its political and military strength and by about 1550 ceased to be important as a political entity.

2019年3月1日 · The Mali Empire (1240-1645) of West Africa was founded by Sundiata Keita (r. 1230-1255) following his victory over the kingdom of Sosso (c. 1180-1235).

2024年10月1日 · Mali had kings, called Mansa. The Mali Empire would reach a height of strength during the reign of Mansa Musa I. Territorial expansion coincided with cultural advancements, particularly in architecture, and the empire flourished. Using his large army, Musa doubled the empire’s territory.

The history of the Mali Empire begins when the first Mande people entered the Manding region during the period of the Ghana Empire. After its fall, the various tribes established independent chiefdoms. In the 12th century, these were briefly conquered by the Sosso Empire under Soumaoro Kante.

2016年7月4日 · The Empire of Mali was one of the largest empires in West African History, and at its height, it spanned from the Atlantic Coast to central parts of the Sahara desert [i]. The Empire was founded in 1235 CE by the legendary King Sundiata …

2024年2月25日 · Encompassing at least five modern African states, the empire produced some of the continent's most renowned historical figures like Mansa Musa and enabled the growth and expansion of many of the region's oldest cities like Timbuktu.

2018年10月3日 · It was one of the most powerful kingdoms of West Africa, established by the ruler Sundiata Keita. It consisted of three states—Mali, Memo and Wagadou—and the twelve garrisons known as Twelve Doors of Mali. It rose to prominence under the rule of Mansa Musa in the 14 th century.

2024年12月18日 · Today, I’m excited to share with you the story of one of the most fascinating historical epochs in Africa—the rise and fall of the Kingdom of Mali. We’re going to walk through its origins, its golden age under legendary leaders, and the factors that led to its eventual decline.

2023年6月29日 · The Mali Empire (13th-16th centuries) in West Africa was one of history’s wealthiest realms, renowned for cities like Timbuktu. Rulers such as Mansa Musa expanded its influence, making it a centre for trade, culture, and Islamic scholarship.