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Mansa Musa (reigned c. 1312 – c. 1337) was the ninth 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.
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Oct 19, 2023 · Mansa Musa died in 1337 and was succeeded by his sons. His skillful administration left his empire well-off at the time of his death, but eventually, the empire fell apart. Well after his death, Mansa Musa remained engrained in the imagination of the world as a symbol of fabulous wealth.
Feb 26, 2019 · Mansa Musa was succeeded first by his son Mansa Maghan I (r. 1337-1341), who had also ruled as regent while his father had been on his famous pilgrimage, and then by his brother Mansa Sulayman (c. 1341-1360).
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Mansa Musa Keita was succeeded by his son, Maghan Keita I, in 1337. Mansa Maghan Keita I spent wastefully and was the first lacklustre emperor since Khalifa Keita. But the Mali Empire built by his predecessors was too strong for even his misrule and it passed intact to Musa's brother, Souleyman Keita in 1341.
- Full Name: Mansa Musa Keita I. Mansa Musa’s full title was “Mansa” Musa Keita I. “Mansa” means “Emperor” or “Sultan” in the Mali Empire. This title signified his status as the ruler of the Mali Empire during the 14th century.
- Ruler of the Mali Empire in the 14th century. Mansa Musa assumed the throne of the Mali Empire around 1312, succeeding his predecessor, Abu-Bakr II. The Mali Empire was one of the largest and wealthiest empires in West Africa, known for its vast resources, including gold and salt mines.
- One of the wealthiest individuals in history. Mansa Musa is often regarded as one of the richest individuals in history due to the immense wealth of the Mali Empire.
- Famous for his extravagant Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Mansa Musa is perhaps most famous for his pilgrimage to Mecca, known as the Hajj, which took place around 1324-1325.
Nov 1, 2022 · He was succeeded by his elder son, Mansa Maghan, who carried on his legacy. However, his successors failed to maintain his empire, which remained in a state of decadence due to civil wars and invading armies of Morocco and the kingdom of Songhai.
Jun 8, 2016 · After reigning for 25 years, Mansa Musa died in 1337. He was succeeded by his son, Maghan I.
