I already have answered this question, it is Mansa Musa.
But why take the word of a 9th grader who is probably more intelligent and sophisticated than most "mature" adults?
Actually its Ian Butan I just had to do a project on him for my 4th Grade History Class
4th graders are always dumber then adults ^^
The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita.
Sundiata Keita
King Sundiata Keita
the last king of mali was Sunni Ali
Mali began a slow decline in 1337 after their last strong king, Mansa Musa, died. The Berbers conquered Timbuktu, but in 1468 Sunni Ali, the leader of Songhai, drove the Berbers out of Timbuktu.
Mali
Mali's power requested powerful leaders, some of Mali's leaders weren't strong. Their poor leadership weakened the empire.
The title of the king of Mali means emperor. This is when they are re owning a king.
Askia Mohammad I of Mali was a devout Muslim.
Yes he was.
Mansa Musa
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Sundiata
Mansa Musa
Sundiata founded the empire of Mali. Sundiata means "hungering lion" and was called the Lion King of Mali. Found it here: http://www.fcps.edu/KingsParkES/technology/mali/malihis.htm