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Jan 1, 600
The Capital of Ghana is established
The Capital of the empire of Ghana is established. It would be called Koumbi. -
Jan 1, 700
Ghanians start trading
Ghanians stopped rasing cattle,sheep,and dates due to droughts. So they start to trade ivory, slaves, and gold to neighbors in the north and east. -
Jan 1, 1062
Ghana has a new king
Tenkamenin became the new ruler of Ghana and built prisons,temples, and impressive tombs. -
Jan 1, 1236
Sundiata becomes king of Mali
As Ghana is crumbling, a magician and warrior Sundiata and the empire of Mali take control of Ghana. -
Jan 1, 1307
Mansa Musa crowned King
Mansa Musa became ruler of Mali. Mansa Musa was a very religious Muslim -
Jan 1, 1324
Musa visit's Mecca
Mansa Musa ruler of Mali visits Mecca. He brings many slaves and hundreds of pounds of gold. He soon became wildly popular giving many gifts. -
Jan 1, 1332
Mansa Musa dies
Mansa Musa died leaving behind an empire governed by law and a good economy. Tibuktu was a learning center for scholars everywhere. Mali was one country that had nationalism ( intense patriotism) not even any European countries. However a bigger was going to rise soon... very soon. -
Jan 1, 1464
Songhai Empire takes power
Sunni Ali defeats the Mali Empire and becomes ruler of the most powerful West African Empire. -
Jan 1, 1493
New King of Songhai
A brilliant leader named Askia Muhammed takes over the empire. He supports learing and trade and also increased army's power. -
Jan 1, 1497
Askia goes to Mecca
The king makes a pilgrimage to Mecca but does not return alone. He brings back with him very educated people to help build his empire. -
The End of Songhai
The greatest empire to ever take control of West Africa ends when invaded by enemy forces. This was the last of the great African Empires. -
King becomes Muslim
At this time the King of Ghana became a Muslim. He started the taxing of goods throughout his empire. With that money he gained to make an army for protection.
