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Timbuktu became one of the most famous trading hubs in West Africa, especially for gold, salt, ivory, and slaves so it basically became like a place of learning
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After the death of his the former emperor, Mansa Musa became emperor in 1312. He inherited a kingdom with a lot of rich in resources -
Mansa Musa was Muslim and wanted to ally with other Muslim nations, this relationship with other nations helped increase his nations goods
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Mansa Musa focuses on improving his trade routes across the Sahara desert and focuses on relationship with Berber traders in the north
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Mansa established a more centralized bureaucracy to manage trades, collect taxes, and Maintain order across many empires
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The salt mines at Taghaza, in the Sahara Desert become an important resource for Mali and salt had almost the same value as gold so this was good
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Brought of thousands of soldiers, attendants and camels carrying a lot of gold and gave them gift -
Gold and salt were the man's goods, but Musa's rule also saw an increase in agricultural production like grains, cotton, and other crops
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Mansa Musa kept a powerful military to protect the empire's borders and trade routes
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Mansa invested heavily in the construction of Islamic schools
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During Mansa Musa's reign, Mali Expanded its borders through military campaigns, Including conquering the Ghana Empire and other territories and growing its trade routes
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Mansa supported and protected the trans-Saharan caravan trade which was vital to the empire's economy.
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Mansa established diplomatic ties with Egypt, the Ottoman Empire and the Maghreb opening up trade routes and attracting even more traders from all over (Europe, middle east, and north Africa)
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Had on my the largest gold mines in Africa helping the country lead the supply of gold during Musa's Reign
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Established gold coins in the capital city of NIani and gold coins were used in trade throughout the empire
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Mansa Musa Ordered the construction of a religious center and the symbol of Mali's wealth and it was called the Great Mosque of Djinguereber in Timbuktu -
Became one the greatest learning in the Islamic world, which attracted scholars and students -
By the end of Mansa Musa's reign, the gold mines in Mali began to deplete
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As a devout Muslim, Mansa contributed to the spread of Islam -
Gold mines in mali began to sadly deplete landing to a decline in production