Kingdom of Mali
(1235 C.E.-1468 C.E.)
§West African Kingdom established by Sundieta Keita (Lion Prince) in 1235
§Rulers supported Islam (mosques, public prayers, preachers)
§Juula
– traders
§Ibn
Batuta visits (Arab traveler)
§Greatest king was Mansa Musa (Muslim)
§King who made hajj
§Brought back scholars and artists
§Spread wealth
§Capital
was Timbuktu
