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Sundiata Keita (Mandinka, Malinke: [sʊndʒæta keɪta]; c. 1217–c. 1255, [ 9 ] N'Ko spelling: ߛߏ߲߬ߖߘߊ߬ ߞߋߕߊ߬; also known as Manding Diara, Lion of Mali, Sogolon Djata, son of Sogolon, Nare Maghan and Sogo Sogo Simbon Salaba) was a prince and founder of the Mali Empire.
Sundiata Keita (died 1255) was a West African monarch who founded the western Sudanese empire of Mali. During his reign, he established the territorial base of the empire and laid the foundations for its future prosperity and political unity.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Oct 19, 2023 · Learn about Sundiata Keita, the founder of the Mali Empire in the 13th century C.E. He defeated the Ghana Empire, established a rich trade network, and created the Manden Charter, a charter of human rights.
May 12, 2021 · Learn about the life and achievements of Sundiata Keita, the legendary emperor who liberated the Mandinka people from the Sosso rulers and founded the Mali Empire. Discover how he expanded his kingdom, promoted religious and cultural diversity, and partitioned his empire into provinces.
Feb 27, 2019 · Sundiata Keita (aka Sunjaata or Sundjata, r. 1230-1255 CE) was the founder of the Mali Empire (1240-1645 CE) in West Africa. A prince of the Malinke tribe, Sundiata would not only overthrow the rule...
- Mark Cartwright
Jul 20, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Sundiata Keita, the 13th-century king who united West Africa and became known as the "Lion King". Discover how he overcame his disability, avenged his family, and created one of the world's first human rights charters.
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Feb 23, 2022 · Sundiata Keita was known as “the Lion of Mali” for good reason. He was strong, decisive, determined, open-minded, and righteous, and he offers the world a fantastic snapshot of precolonial West African history.
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