Mansa Musa [a] (reigned c. 1312 – c. 1337 [b]) was the ninth [5] Mansa of the Mali Empire, which reached its territorial peak during his reign. Musa's reign is often regarded as the zenith of Mali's power and prestige, although he features less in Mandinka oral traditions than his predecessors.

Mar 17, 2025 · Musa I of Mali, mansa (emperor) of the West African empire of Mali from 1307 (or 1312). He left a realm notable for its extent and riches—he built the Great Mosque at Timbuktu—but he is best remembered in the Middle East and Europe for the splendor of his pilgrimage to Mecca (1324).

Mar 10, 2019 · With an estimated fortune of $131bn (£99bn) he is the wealthiest man in modern history. But he is by no means the richest man of all time. That title is believed to belong to Mansa Musa, the...

Oct 19, 2023 · Mansa Musa (Musa I of Mali) was the ruler of the kingdom of Mali from 1312 C.E. to 1337 C.E. During his reign, Mali was one of the richest kingdoms of Africa, and Mansa Musa was among the richest individuals in the world.

Feb 26, 2019 · Mansa Musa I was the ruler of the Mali Empire in West Africa from 1312 to 1337. Controlling territories rich in gold and copper, and monopolising trade between the north and interior of the continent...

Jul 18, 2024 · Mansa Musa, also known as Musa Keita I of Mali, was the tenth Sultan of the Mali Empire. This biography profiles his childhood, family life, empire, rule, administration, net worth, and also gives some fun facts.

May 29, 2023 · Mansa Musa, whose full title was “Mansa” Musa Keita I, was a significant historical figure in the 14th century, known for his remarkable reign as the ruler of the Mali Empire. His legacy is defined by his immense wealth, lavish Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, and contributions to education, culture, and trade in West Africa.

Mar 19, 2018 · Musa became ruler of the Mali Empire in 1312, taking the throne after his predecessor, Abu-Bakr II, for whom he’d served as deputy, went missing on a voyage he took by sea to find the edge of the...

May 10, 2024 · Mansa Musa was the legendary ruler of the Mali Empire, thought by many to be the richest person to have ever lived. The Mali Empire was the center of the world’s gold production, affording Musa indescribable wealth. During his reign, he embarked on a fabled gold-laden pilgrimage to Mecca.

Jun 14, 2008 · Mansa Musa, fourteenth century emperor of the Mali Empire, is the medieval African ruler most known to the world outside Africa. His elaborate pilgrimage to the Muslim holy city of Mecca in 1324 introduced him to rulers in the Middle East and in Europe.