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Mansa Musa (Musa Keita)

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At its height in 1350 the Mali Empire was a confederation of three states, Mali, Memo and Wagadou and twelve garrisoned provinces. The emperor or mansa ruled over 400 cities, towns and villages of various ethnicities and controlled a population of approximately 25 million people from the capitol at Niani.

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Some of its notable achievements include: Establishing a prosperous and centralized state under Emperor Sundiata Keita, Building numerous impressive mosques and universities, Encouraging social mobility and education for all citizens, and Advancing Islamic scholarship and culture throughout West Africa

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The Empire of Mali was one of the largest empires in West African History, and at its height, it spanned from the Atlantic Coast to central parts of the Sahara desert

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The Mali Empire is most known for prolific trade networks, development in education, wealth in gold and salt, and the establishment and spread of Islam in West Africa.

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The Mali Empire declined in the 16th century due to internal conflicts, attacks from neighboring states, and the collapse of the trans-Saharan trade network.

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