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Koumbi, they capital of Ghana, is established
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The people of Ghana started of as farmers but due to droughts they stoped raising livestock, and cattle. They also stoped growing dates.The people started trading ivory, gold and slaves with other Arab civilizations in the North and the East.
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A new empire named Mali was rising and the king of Ghana was killed crumbling the empire of Ghana
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As the empire of Ghana was crumbling the great empire of Mali rose. Sundiata a magician and warrior became the king of Mali.
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The capital city of Ghana(Koumbi) was burned down by Sundiata. Sundiata took over all of Koumbi's salt and gold trade.
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Mansa Musa the very religious grand-nephew of Sundiata becomes the ruler of the Mali empire.
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Mansa Musa being a very religious muslim performs a hajj ,as all capable muslims are suposed to do, to the holy city of Mecca. To show his wealth Mansa Musa brings thousands of slaves and hundreds of pounds of gold. He gave out many gifts and became very popular.
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Mansa Musa died, yet historians have no idea on how this ruler died. Mansa Musa left behind a prospering economy and an empire that was governed by law.
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Sunni Ali defeats the powerful Mali empire and becomes the ruler of the west african empire of Songhai.
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Said to be Songhai's most brilliant emperor Askia Muhammad took the throne.Askia encouraged learning,trade and increased the power of Songhai army by forcing neighboring communities to provide extra soldiers.
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Askia makes a pilgrimage or hajj to Mecca,he brings back many artsians including doctors, architects, scholars, and scientists to improve his empire.Askia's open mind helped Songhai prosper.
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Morocco and Spain invade and destroy the empire of Songhai, the last west african empire
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The king of Ghana becomes Muslim.
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The king of Ghana started to tax goods that went through the kingdom, and created a large army to collect tribute.
