Mansa Musa
Mansa Musa: The Golden Ruler of Mali Mansa Musa, born in 1280, was the ninth emperor of the Mali Empire, one of the wealthiest and most powerful kingdoms in West Africa during the medieval period. His reign, spanning from 1312 to 1337, left an indelible mark on history, earning him the title of the richest person ever. Early Life and Ascension: Mansa Musa, whose birth name was Musa Keita, inherited the throne from his predecessor, Abu-Bakr II. As the ruler of Mali, he took on the title "Mansa," meaning "King of Kings" or "Emperor." His ascension marked the beginning of a transformative era for the empire. Mali Empire's Golden Age: Under Mansa Musa's rule, the Mali Empire flourished culturally, economically, and intellectually. Timbuktu, one of the empire's major cities, became a center of learning and trade. Mansa Musa's support for education and the arts contributed to the empire's intellectual and cultural advancements. The Hajj a