This ruler brought in architects from Andalusia to construct the Djinguereber Mosque, and this ruler repelled an invasion of the Mossi kingdom.
This ruler brought in architects from Andalusia to construct the Djinguereber Mosque, and this ruler repelled an invasion of the Mossi kingdom. This ruler's general, Sagmandia, managed to capture the princes Ali Kolon and Suleiman Nar and turned them over to this ruler after an attack on Gao. One of this ruler's most famous actions was recorded by Chihab al-Umari, who also recounts how this ruler's predecessor sailed to the edge of the world and found a huge whirlpool. This ruler ordered the construction of Sankore University during his reign, and this member of the Kieta Dynasty travelled through Timbuktu on his most famous journey, during which the worldwide price of gold dropped. For 10 points, name this African king who made a lavish pilgrimage to Mecca, a ruler of Mali.
This ruler brought in architects from Andalusia to construct the Djinguereber Mosque, and this ruler repelled an invasion of the Mossi kingdom.
Mansa Musa I