That there was so much fighting over who was the new emperor.
Internal conflict
That there was so much fighting over who was the new emperor.
That there was so much fighting over who was the new emperor.
Internal conflict
Mali lost power primarily due to a combination of internal strife, economic decline, and external pressures. The empire faced fragmentation as local leaders gained autonomy, weakening central authority. Additionally, the rise of competing powers, such as the Songhai Empire, and disruptions in trade routes diminished Mali's economic strength. By the late 16th century, these factors collectively led to Mali's decline and loss of influence in West Africa.
Berber nomads seized much of Mali's territory. The captured Timbuktu in 1431.
Hunting and habitat loss may have led to a a decline in the number of black bears, but they are not endangered or threatened.
One factor was that they had a very weak military.
The collapse of the Mali Empire was primarily caused by a combination of internal strife, succession disputes, and external pressures. The empire faced weakened central authority after the death of its most powerful rulers, which led to infighting among local leaders and provinces. Additionally, the rise of competing states, such as the Songhai Empire, and the decline in trade due to shifting trade routes further eroded Mali's power and influence. Environmental factors, including droughts, also contributed to economic decline and social unrest.
After Mansa Musa died, his son Maghan took the throne. Maghan was a weak ruler. Raiders from the southeast poured into Mali. Mali never fully recovered from the attack. The Malian Empire continued to weaken and decline after.This soon lead to the uprise of the new empire Songhai,which would be the new and powerful empire after Mali had fallen.
Near the end of the thirteenth century, the Ghana Empire experienced a decline due to internal strife and external pressures. This decline allowed the rising Mali Empire, led by figures such as Sundiata Keita, to take over and expand its influence in the region. The Mali Empire capitalized on Ghana's weakened state, ultimately leading to the annexation of its territories and the control of trade routes in West Africa.
inflation and a growing population made it harder to maintain colonies.