This empire had a universal constitution and bill of rights called the Kouroukan Fouga, a legislative body called the Gbara, a standing army around 100,000 strong, and a public University called the Sankore madrasa. It was founded in 1235 when the Kaniaga kingdom was defeated at the battle of Kirina by Sundiata Keita. Though its capital was Niani, it is better known for its rich cultural centers of Gao, Jenne, and Timbukt
This empire had a universal constitution and bill of rights called the Kouroukan Fouga, a legislative body called the Gbara, a standing army around 100,000 strong, and a public University called the Sankore madrasa. It was founded in 1235 when the Kaniaga kingdom was defeated at the battle of Kirina by Sundiata Keita. Though its capital was Niani, it is better known for its rich cultural centers of Gao, Jenne, and Timbuktu. FTP, name this empire that prospered by controlling trade routes in the gold and salt trade across the Sahel which reached its peak during the reign of the emperor Mansa Musa.
This empire had a universal constitution and bill of rights called the Kouroukan Fouga, a legislative body called the Gbara, a standing army around 100,000 strong, and a public University called the Sankore madrasa.
{Mali} Empire