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Sudiata Keita died in 1255, of drowning. Tradition holds that he died while crossing the Sankarini river, where a shrine remains today.

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When did Sundiata Kieta die?

Keita died in 1255 from an unclear cause, though some believe he was killed in an accident.


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What was Sundiata keita handicap?

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Who established Mali?

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When was Sundiata Keita born?

Sundiata Keita was born around 1217. He died around the year 1255 at the age of 38 years old. He was the founder of the Mali Empire.


Why is Sundiata Keita important?

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It is not known. There were many battles in the year that he died so it is likely that he died in one of those.


What language did sundiata keita speak?

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Sundiata Keita's family was killed by the evil king Sumanguru. Sundiata was spared because he was ill and likely to die anyway. But he lived and overthrew the king. He then introduced cotton to the farmers, allowed people to worship as they please, and let slaves work to their freedom.