Sundiata defeated rival powers, unified the Mande peoples, and brought the state to a powerful position astride the trade routes of the Niger River basin. Mali became a great Sahelian state that grew wealthy through the gold and salt trade.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Founding of Mali Empire by Sundiata?
- According to traditional accounts, the Mali Empire was founded in West Africa under the leadership of Sundiata Keita around the mid-thirteenth century.
- When did Founding of Mali Empire by Sundiata happen?
- 1235 CE