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What significant change did Mansa Musa bring to the empire during his reign?
What significant change did Mansa Musa bring to the empire during his reign?
How did Mansa Musa's hajj impact the economy of Egypt?
How did Mansa Musa's hajj impact the economy of Egypt?
Which city became a prominent center for Islamic scholarship during Mansa Musa's rule?
Which city became a prominent center for Islamic scholarship during Mansa Musa's rule?
What did Mansa Musa do after returning from his hajj?
What did Mansa Musa do after returning from his hajj?
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What was the approximate population of Mali at its height under Mansa Musa's rule?
What was the approximate population of Mali at its height under Mansa Musa's rule?
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Study Notes
Mali at its Peak: Mansa Musa's Reign
- Mali reached its peak under Mansa Musa's rule (1312-1337).
- The empire expanded significantly.
- Islam became central to the empire, fostering Muslim art and learning.
Mansa Musa's Hajj
- Mansa Musa undertook a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324.
- His caravan included numerous officials, slaves, and camels laden with gold.
- Mansa Musa's lavish spending in Cairo disrupted the Egyptian economy.
- This Hajj brought significant international attention to Mali's wealth and sophistication.
Muslim Culture in Mali
- Mansa Musa brought back Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers upon returning from the Hajj.
- As-Saheli, a notable poet, scholar, and architect, constructed mosques in Gao and Timbuktu.
- Timbuktu developed into a prominent center for Islamic learning (scholarship).
- Scholars and students from North Africa and the Middle East traveled to Timbuktu.
- Ibn Battuta, a Moroccan traveler, visited Timbuktu.
Expansion of Mali
- Mansa Musa expanded Mali's borders west to the Atlantic Ocean and north.
- The empire at its peak covered an area similar to Western Europe.
- Mali's population was estimated at roughly 50 million people.
- There is no evidence of Mali exploring the Atlantic Ocean at this time.
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Explore the remarkable reign of Mansa Musa and the peak of the Mali Empire from 1312 to 1337. Learn about the significance of his pilgrimage to Mecca and how it showcased Mali's wealth. Discover the flourishing of Islamic culture and education in Mali during his rule.
