Well, It was important because going to Mecca was part of the 5 pillars of Islam.
Mali became more well-known internationally.
mansa musas mothers name was kankou
Islam had major influence on the Mali Empire .
It placed him in history and in the attention of the entire European and Islamic world.
he promoted education
Most were from his pilgrimage to Mecca: 1)showed his devotion to Islam, encouraging it to spread 2)made new trade routes with Muslim states such as Egypt 3)brought scholars back to his kingdom 4)made Europe want the wealth of Africa
that was because they had the same reloigion
Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324 significantly changed perceptions of Mali and its wealth across the Islamic world and beyond. His extravagant display of gold and generosity during the journey showcased Mali's immense resources, elevating its status and attracting attention from traders and scholars. This pilgrimage not only highlighted the importance of trade routes through West Africa but also established Mali as a center of Islamic culture and commerce, ultimately reshaping how people viewed the region's influence in global trade networks.
Mali reached its peak as an empire
It created more trade and made Mali more rich.
It created more trade and made Mali more rich.