The empire was central to several key trading routes, and with the support of a well-trained army, Mali became a strong and powerful empire. Under the leadership of Mansa Musa, 1312 - 1337 ...

It's impossible to say whether or not Mansa Musa's wealth was exaggerated by his contemporaries. • But it certainly had a tremendous impact on global perceptions of Mali — and the economy of ...

A system of control and taxes on trade provided stability to the Mali Empire by generating wealth. Trading gold and salt have proved to be the most profitable. Where did Mansa Musa wealth go? A mosque ...

Mansa Musa, emperor of the Mali Empire, is widely regarded as the richest man in history. He was exceptionally wealthy to an extent that historians have struggled to quantify it accurately.

The Kings and Generals animated historical documentary series on the ancient civilizations and history of Africa continues with a video on the ruler of the Mali Empire Mansa Musa ...

Even today’s mega-rich, like Amazon founder Jeff Bezos with an estimated fortune of $131 billion doesn't get close to African emperor Mansa Musa. The 14th-century ruler of Mali was “richer ...

"Mali guards its secrets jealously ... And so, I became king in my own right." Mansa Musa, talking to Syrian scholar Al-Umari. Click here to listen to Malian praise singer Sadio Diabate, singing ...