History of Mali - Wikipedia
WEBThe history of the eponymous Mali Empire and of the Songhai Empire during the 13th to 16th centuries; The borders of Mali are those of French Sudan, drawn in 1891. They are artificial, and unite parts of the larger Sudan region with parts of the Sahara.
Mali empire | History, Rulers, Downfall, Map, & Facts
WEBSep 11, 2024 · Mali empire, trading empire that flourished in western Africa from the 13th to the 16th century. Mali rose to the apogee of its power under Mansa Musa (1307–32?). It later outgrew its political and military strength and by about 1550 ceased to be important as a political entity.
Mali Empire - Wikipedia
WEBThe Mali Empire (Manding: Mandé [3] or Manden Duguba; [4] [5] Arabic: مالي, romanized: Mālī) was an empire in West Africa from c. 1226 to 1670. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita (c. 1214 – c. 1255) and became renowned for the wealth of its rulers, especially Mansa Musa (Musa Keita).
Mali - Wikipedia
WEBMali is a landlocked country in West Africa, located southwest of Algeria. It lies between latitudes 10° and 25°N, and longitudes 13°W and 5°E. Mali borders Algeria to the north-northeast, Niger to the east, Burkina Faso to the south-east, Ivory Coast to the south, Guinea to the south-west, and Senegal to the west and Mauritania to the ...
History of Mali | Events, People, Dates, Maps, & Facts
WEBDec 10, 2012 · History of Mali, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Mali, a landlocked country of western Africa. Mali, which lies mostly in the Saharan and Sahelian regions, is largely flat and arid. The Niger River flows through its interior, functioning as the main trading and transport.
Mali | Culture, History, & People | Britannica
WEB4 days ago · Mali, landlocked country of western Africa, mostly in the Saharan and Sahelian regions. What follows is a geographical and historical treatment of Mali, including maps and statistics as well as a survey of its people, economy, and government. Read more about the country of Mali here.
The Empire of Mali - Oxford Research Encyclopedias
WEBThe Mali Empire is one of the largest and most widely known precolonial African states. It has featured in films, video games, works of fiction, and its memory is still a profound force in the articulation of social and political identities across Mande West Africa.
The Mali Empire - National Geographic Society
WEBOct 19, 2023 · From the 13th to 17th century, West Africa was home to the great Mali Empire. Established by King Sundiata Keita, the kingdom united several smaller, Malinké Kingdoms near the Upper Niger River.
Mali Empire - World History Encyclopedia
WEBMar 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). Sundiata's centralised government, diplomacy and...
Mali profile - Timeline - BBC News
WEBAug 26, 2020 · 19th century - French colonial advance, and Islamic religious wars which lead to creation of theocratic states. 1898 - France completes conquest of Mali, then called French Sudan. 1959 - Mali and...