This post is a collection of facts about the Mali Empire (c. 1235 - 1610). There are 12 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia
- Based in West Africa
- Preceded by Ghana Empire and Sosso Empire
- Founded by Sundiata Keita
- Conquest of Sosso in 1235
- Sakura led military coup in 1285
- Mansa Musa ruled 1312-1337
- Timbuktu annexed in 1324
- Mansa Musa pilgrimage to Mecca (1324-1326)
- Lost control of Timbuktu (1433-1434)
- Invaded by Songhai Empire in 1542
- Defeat at Battle of Jenné in 1599
- Empire dissolved and split between sons of Mahmud Keita IV in 1610
