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What was the primary reason for Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
What was the primary reason for Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?
Which items contributed significantly to Mansa Musa's wealth?
Which items contributed significantly to Mansa Musa's wealth?
What was one result of Mansa Musa's spending during his pilgrimage in Cairo?
What was one result of Mansa Musa's spending during his pilgrimage in Cairo?
Which two cities did Mansa Musa develop during his reign?
Which two cities did Mansa Musa develop during his reign?
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What was the composition of Mansa Musa's caravan during his pilgrimage?
What was the composition of Mansa Musa's caravan during his pilgrimage?
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What cultural development is attributed to Mansa Musa's interest during his reign?
What cultural development is attributed to Mansa Musa's interest during his reign?
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How did Mansa Musa acquire his throne?
How did Mansa Musa acquire his throne?
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What impact did Mansa Musa's reign have on the kingdom of Mali?
What impact did Mansa Musa's reign have on the kingdom of Mali?
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Study Notes
Mansa Musa: Ruler of Mali
- Ruled Mali from 1312 CE to 1337 CE.
- Mali became one of the wealthiest kingdoms in Africa during his reign.
- Mansa Musa significantly expanded trade, increasing Mali's wealth.
Mansa Musa's Wealth
- Acquired immense wealth from mining gold and salt.
- Elephant ivory was also a valuable source of wealth.
- Estimated wealth equivalent to at least $400 billion.
Mansa Musa's Hajj Pilgrimage
- Undertook a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324-1325.
- Followed Islamic tradition of performing Hajj.
- Used the pilgrimage to create alliances & demonstrate wealth.
- Traveled with an immense caravan: 8000 couriers/men, 12000 servants/slaves, 800 camels carrying gold.
- Each camel carried 300 pounds of gold
- Generated a significant economic impact Cairo, affecting their economy for 12 years due to Mansa Musa's spending.
Impact of the Hajj
- Increased Mali's visibility and prestige.
- Strengthened Mali's religious standing.
- Led to alliances that expanded trade and wealth.
- Promoted education within Mali.
Further Details on Mansa Musa
- Ninth Mansa of the Mali Empire.
- Died in 1337.
- Founded the Sankore Mosque.
- Became king after his father's disappearance at sea.
- Developed the cities of Timbuktu and Gao.
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Explore the life of Mansa Musa, the influential ruler of Mali from 1312 to 1337 CE. Discover how his immense wealth from gold, salt, and trade transformed Mali into one of Africa's richest kingdoms. Learn about his famous pilgrimage to Mecca and its lasting impact on Mali’s economy and prestige.
