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300
Beginning of the Empire
The Soninke began to band together for protection against nomadic herders who wanted to move into the area. This banding together was the beginning of Ghana -
Period: 300 to Nov 18, 1200
The Beginning and End of the Ghana Empire
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Nov 18, 1060
The Fall of Ghana
A group of North African Muslims called the Almoravids attacked Ghana. After 14 years of fighting, the Almoravids defeated the people of Ghana. -
Nov 18, 1068
Tunka Manin
Tunka Manin was the nephew of the previous king, a man named Basi. Kingship and property in Ghana did not pass from father to son, but from uncle to nephew. Once he became king on 1068 he surrounded himself with finery and many luxeries. -
Nov 18, 1200
End of Ghana
The empire collapses because of three major factors contributing to its end which were invasion, overgrazing, and internal redellion.
