Mansa Musa: The Richest Man in History Who Ruled the Malian Empire
Dec 2023 · Efalon Acies
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Mansa Musa, also known as Musa I, assumed the role of the ninth Mansa of the Mali Empire, a prominent West African realm, reigning from approximately 1280 to 1337. While the precise assessment of his wealth remains elusive, Musa has earned the title of "the wealthiest person in history."
At the zenith of his rule, Musa expanded the Mali Empire's boundaries, incorporating territories like Gao and Timbuktu. To strengthen ties with the broader Muslim world, he embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, accompanied by a sizable entourage and a considerable amount of gold. His generosity in Cairo during this journey triggered a decade-long decline in gold prices and garnered widespread attention across the Muslim world.
Musa actively promoted Islamic scholarship, drawing scholars from various Muslim regions to Mali. Under his patronage, Timbuktu emerged as a center of learning, exemplified by the construction of the Djinguereber Mosque. His reign marked Mali's pinnacle of power and magnificence.
Our understanding of Musa primarily relies on Arabic texts, particularly works by Al-Umari and Ibn Khaldun, composed after his pilgrimage. The Tarikh as-Sudan and the Tarikh al-fattash, written in Timbuktu in the 17th century, offer additional insights.
At the zenith of his rule, Musa expanded the Mali Empire's boundaries, incorporating territories like Gao and Timbuktu. To strengthen ties with the broader Muslim world, he embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, accompanied by a sizable entourage and a considerable amount of gold. His generosity in Cairo during this journey triggered a decade-long decline in gold prices and garnered widespread attention across the Muslim world.
Musa actively promoted Islamic scholarship, drawing scholars from various Muslim regions to Mali. Under his patronage, Timbuktu emerged as a center of learning, exemplified by the construction of the Djinguereber Mosque. His reign marked Mali's pinnacle of power and magnificence.
Our understanding of Musa primarily relies on Arabic texts, particularly works by Al-Umari and Ibn Khaldun, composed after his pilgrimage. The Tarikh as-Sudan and the Tarikh al-fattash, written in Timbuktu in the 17th century, offer additional insights.
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