The Kingdom of Mali By SUDIE Mar 8, 1240 Sudiata Keita defeats Ghana and takes over its capital. Period: Mar 8, 1240 to Mar 8, 1400 Kingdom of Mali: 1240-1400s Mar 8, 1250 Mali is established by Sundiata Keita. Mar 8, 1312 Mansa Musa becomes king of Mali. Mar 8, 1324 Mansa Musa makes his pilgrimage to Makkah Mar 8, 1352 Ibn Battutah traveled to the kingdom. Mar 8, 1359 Civil War divided Mali. Mar 8, 1400 Songhai took over the eastern portion of the kingdom.