Abubakari II of this empire sent out failed expeditions that never returned, and lineages include Djata and Klonkan lineages.
Abubakari II of this empire sent out failed expeditions that never returned, and lineages include Djata and Klonkan lineages. This empire was established following a victory over the Sosso Empire. Mendinka and the Lion Prince or Sundiata Keita defeated Sumanguru at the Battle of Kirina to establish this empire which established the University of Sankore. One ruler of this empire gave away so much gold on his hajj to Mecca that for a while, the value of salt surpassed that of gold. That ruler, Mansa Musa, ruled, for 10 points, what African empire with a major city at Timbuktu?
Abubakari II of this empire sent out failed expeditions that never returned, and lineages include Djata and Klonkan lineages.
{Mali} Empire