Mansa Musa

By NateOlsont69
  • Jan 1, 1225

    Birth of Mali Empire

    The Mali empire is started by Sundiata Keita in Northwest Aftrica.
  • Jan 1, 1280

    Mansa Musa is Born

    Mansa Musa is born in a rural village as the son of Faga Laye
  • Becomes ruler of Mali
    Jan 1, 1312

    Becomes ruler of Mali

    He becomes the ninth ruler of Mali, beginning the golden age of Mali
  • Pilgrimage to Mecca
    Jan 1, 1324

    Pilgrimage to Mecca

    Mansa Musa begins his pilgrimage to Mecca from the Mali capital Niani, with 60,000 men. Throughout his journey, Mansa freely hands out gold to the poor.
  • Jan 1, 1324

    Arrival in Cairo

    While he was in Cairo, he gave away so much free gold that he crashed the economy.
  • Takeover of Timbuktu
    Jan 1, 1324

    Takeover of Timbuktu

    Mansa Musa takes over the city of Timbuktu, using it as a massive trade hub.
  • Jan 1, 1324

    Revitalization of Sonkare University

    Sonkare University in Timbuktu is brought to its height, attracting scholars and students far and wide.
  • Jan 1, 1325

    Gao is Captured

    He takes over Gao, which also became an important trading site
  • Great Mosque is Built
    Jan 1, 1327

    Great Mosque is Built

    The great mosque in Sankore Madrasah is built by his empire, along with the Djinguereber Mosque.
  • Jan 1, 1332

    The Throne is Passed Down

    Mansa Musa passes his crown down to his son, Maaghan.
  • Jan 1, 1337

    Mansa Musa Dies

  • Mali Makes it on the Map
    Jan 1, 1375

    Mali Makes it on the Map

    Mali makes it onto maps in medieval Europe as a result of Mansa Musa's rule, attracting Europe towards Africa.