He was a benefactor of Islamic scholarship especially Sankore University in Timbuktu.
When he passed through Cairo in 1324 he gave out so much gold that it allegedly took 12 years for the economy to recover. This excessive gold giving was during his hajj and he allegedly gave so much money away he had to take out a loan in order to return home. He was a benefactor of Islamic scholarship especially Sankore University in Timbuktu. He was the grandson of Sundiata, the founder of the empire. For ten points, name this Lion of Mali, a 14th century king of the Mali Empire.
When he passed through Cairo in 1324 he gave out so much gold that it allegedly took 12 years for the economy to recover.
{Mansa (Kankan) Musa} I (accept The Lion of Mali before mentioned)