Mali Empire
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Capital | Niani |
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Currency | Gold dust; (Salt, copper and cowries were also common in the empire) |
Government | Empire |
Common languages | Mandinka |
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Historical era | Postclassical Era |
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ID | 1003477 |
About Mali Empire
The Mali Empire was an empire in West Africa from c. 1235 - 1400. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita and became renowned for the wealth of its rulers, especially Musa Keita. The Manding languages were spoken in the empire.