That ruler of this empire caused a long-lasting depression in the value of gold in Cairo by his considerable spending while traveling on a hajj to Mecca.
This empire came into existence after its first leader won the Battle of Kirina against the Susu chief Sumanguru. Another ruler of this empire had the general Sagmandia capture the Songhai capital, Gao. That ruler of this empire caused a long-lasting depression in the value of gold in Cairo by his considerable spending while traveling on a hajj to Mecca. For 10 points, name this West African empire that shares its name with a modern country and was ruled by mansas such as its founder Sundiata Keita and Musa I.
This empire came into existence after its first leader won the Battle of Kirina against the Susu chief Sumanguru.
{Mali} Empire [or {Mandingo} Empire; or {Manden Kurufa}]