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| Mali Empire | West African Sahel | |
|---|---|---|
| Dates | 1235 – 1670 | Dates unknown |
| Duration | 436 years | — |
| Kind | Polity | Culture sphere |
| Region | Sub-Saharan Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa |
| Culture spheres | Islamic, West African Sahel | — |
| Linked events | 13 | 0 |
| Most common event | Founding | — |
| Borders recorded | 1236 – 1611 | — |
| Preceded by | — | — |
| Succeeded by | — | — |
About Mali Empire
The Mali Empire was an empire in West Africa from c. 1235 to 1610. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita (c. 1214 – c. 1255) and became renowned for the wealth of its monarchs, especially Mansa Musa (Musa Keita). At its peak, Mali was the largest empire in West Africa, widely influencing the culture of the region through the spread of its language, laws, and customs.
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