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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, 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.
Oct 19, 2023 · Sundiata Keita. Sundiata Keita was the first ruler of the Mali Empire in the 13th century C.E. He laid the foundation for a powerful and wealthy African empire and proclaimed the first charter of human rights, the Manden Charter.
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...
May 12, 2021 · One of Africa’s greatest ancient rulers Sundiata Keita is best known for founding the Mali Empire in West Africa. Under his reign, from AD 1235 to AD 1255, the Mali Empire became a regional power as it had control of all the major trade routes and gold mines.
Feb 2, 2023 · Sundiata Keita, also known as the Lion King, was a West African king and the founder of the Mali Empire. He lived in the 13th century, and his kingdom covered much of West Africa, including parts...
Aug 19, 2022 · Despite the great changes the world has witnessed over the past seven centuries, the exploits of the part-historical, part-legendary Sundiata Keïta continue to fascinate people. At its center, the Epic of Sundiata is a tale of triumph and cultural richness, which can be appreciated by anyone.
Sundiata Keita (ca. 1210-ca. 1260) was the founder of the Mali empire in West Africa. He is now regarded as a great magician-king and the national hero of the Malinke-speaking people. Sundiata, or Sun Djata, was also known in the Tarikhs (Moslem chronicles) as Mari Djata.
Apr 10, 2024 · This is the story of Sundiata Keita, the legendary founder of the Mali Empire, whose epic journey from exile to emperor remains a cornerstone of West African history and culture.
Mar 1, 2019 · 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).
