Samanguru was a warrior that managed to conquer a great deal of West Africa once Ghana was weakened. Samanguru was hostile to the Mandinka people who lived in the region. His taxes were high, he felt it was his privilege to carry off Mandinka women, and he failed to maintain Law and Order along the trade routes.
Samanguru was a Mongol military commander who served under Genghis Khan. He played a key role in the Mongol invasions of Central Asia and was known for his military prowess and leadership abilities. However, he was eventually executed by Genghis Khan for disobeying orders.