FTP identify this medieval West African empire, most often associated with the emperor Mansa  Musa, with its capital at Timbuktu.
Originating in the area known as Kangaba, this empire was born when Sandiata overthrew the Sugu chief Sumanguru. Soon their control over trade and mineral wealth spread to the entire Niger valley. FTP identify this medieval West African empire, most often associated with the emperor Mansa  Musa, with its capital at Timbuktu.
Originating in the area known as Kangaba, this empire was born when Sandiata overthrew the Sugu chief Sumanguru.
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