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died 1337, ruler of the Mali empire (1312��37). A Muslim, he brought the Mali empire to its greatest height. During his reign Timbuktu became a center of Muslim culture and scholarship. His pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324��25 brought Mali fame throughout the world; the emperor traveled with an immense entourage, preceded by 500 slaves carrying staffs of gold. His gifts of gold in Cairo were so lavish that the metal was devalued in Egypt. Accumulated net worth in modern age is over $400 billion, making him the richest man to ever live.
"Mansa" means "King of Kings" in some Bantu languages like Ashanti. "Musa" was his name. So it literally translates to "Musa the King of Kings".
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Did Mansa Musa ruled during the Golden Age of Mali?
Mansa Musa ruled the west african kingdom of Mali. Mansa Musa emphasized the wealth , power and importance of Mansa Musa
Who was Mansa Musa's dad?
Faga Laye was Mansa Musa's dad.
Who was the Muslim ruler of the mali empire from 1307 to 1332?
Mansa musa!
Who was mansa musa's son?
His son was Maghan Musa.
How was mansa musa's childhood like?
mansa musa's childhood was like a hard strugle.
Did Mansa Musa ruled during the Golden Age of Mali?
Mansa Musa ruled the west african kingdom of Mali. Mansa Musa emphasized the wealth , power and importance of Mansa Musa
Who was Mansa Musa's dad?
Faga Laye was Mansa Musa's dad.
Is Mansa Musa a City?
No. Mansa Musa was the ruler of the Mali Empire.
What is mansa musa's tribe?
Mansa Musa was a descendent of the Mandinka people. Mansa Musa ascended the Mali throne in 1307 after a period of turmoil after the death of his predecessor, Mansa Uli.
How were mansa musa and sundiata similar?
Sundiata and Mansa Musa benfited Mali , because Mansa Musa expanded the Mali empire after Sundiata died in 1255.Mansa Musa derives from same social layer as Sundiata, who started this complex.
Who was the Muslim ruler of the mali empire from 1307 to 1332?
Mansa musa!
Who came after mansa musa?
Mansa Magha
What hobbies did Mansa Musa have?
mansa musa loved to sell and trade his slaves for money. mansa musa loved to trade and sell his slaves for money. by: devin kitson
Who was Mansa Musa parents?
abu bakril was his father,before mansa musa died in 1337.
Who made a famous pilgrimage to mecca in 1324-1325?
Mansa Musa in 1324.. his name in English means king Moses
Who was mansa musa's son?
His son was Maghan Musa.
What proved to be the downfall of mansa musa?
The failure to leave a plan for inheriting the throne was the downfall of Mansa Musa.
