That founder placed his capital at Niani after defeating the Soso under Sumanguru at Kirina.
The rulers of this empire claimed descent from Bilal ibn Rabah, and this empire's founder went into exile to avoid conflict with Dankaran-Tuma.  That founder placed his capital at Niani after defeating the Soso under Sumanguru at Kirina. Another ruler of this empire founded the University of Sankore, and the general Sagmandia conquered the Songhai capital of Gao while that ruler was embarking on a lavish pilgrimage to Mecca. Founded by Sundiata and also ruled by Mansa Musa, For 10 points, name this West African trading empire from the 1200s to 1500s whose namesake country has its capital at Bamako.
The rulers of this empire claimed descent from Bilal ibn Rabah, and this empire's founder went into exile to avoid conflict with Dankaran-Tuma.  
{Mali} Empire