Why was Mansa Musa important?
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Why was Mansa Musa important?
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Mansa Musa (circa 1280-1337) became the tenth emperor of the Empire of Mali around 1312. He ruled over vast areas of West Africa for 25 years and was legendarily wealthy.
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View this answerMansa Musa was important because he was the first Muslim ruler from West Africa to make an Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, spread news about Mali's...
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Chapter 4 / Lesson 20Learn about Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of Mali. Study some Mansa Musa facts and a biography, discover his accomplishments, and see a map of his travels.
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