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Sundiata Keita was the first king and founder of the Mali Empire. Upon the death of his father, the king, Sundiata and his mother were forced to flee and take refuge with the King of Mema. The king admired Sundiata and equipped him with an army to take back his kingdom, which he did in 1235.
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∙ 7y agoSundiata Keita, also known as Mari Diata. Founded approximately 1210
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What empire made Timbuktu?
The Mali Empire included it first and then the Songhai Empire did a while later
What was the first empire in Mali?
timbuktu
Who was the founder of African kingdom of mali?
The founder of the Mali empire was Sundiata who grew up to be a brilliant military soldier. By 1250 he had crushed his enemies, won control of the gold trade routes and founded the empire of Mali. The word Mali is an Arab version of the Mandinke word meaning "where the king dwells".
Mansa Musa was a popular king of which West African Kingdom?
the Mali Empire
When did mali first become a country?
Mali first existed with the formation of the Mali Empire in the 1230s.
The Songhay Empire replaced what empire?
The Mali Empire in the fifteenth centry.
This man is sometimes called the Lion King?
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
What country is sundiata from?
Sundiata is from the Mali Empire, known today as the Republic of Mali in West Africa. He is a legendary figure in Malian history and is often referred to as the "Lion King" or the "Lion of Mali."
In 1200s what hero defeated the cruel king and became the leader of the Mali empire?
Mansa Muse
What empier did sundiata establish?
he established mali empire!!
What does mansas mean?
In the Mali Empire (circa 1230-1600 AD), the mansa was the emperor, or king of kings.
What type of jobs did people in the Mali empire have?
there was no mali empire thats a country in africa
