Historical Figure

Kankan Musa (Mansa Musa), emperor of Mali (early 14th century)

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reigned from 1307 (or 1312); died 1332/37?
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Aina ya ushahidi: Documented history

Bado haupatikani kwa Kiswahili. Inaonyesha asili ya English.

Emperor (mansa) of Mali at the height of its power in the early 14th century. UNESCO links his name to the first building of Timbuktu’s Djingareyber Mosque, on his return from the pilgrimage to Mecca.

Example: the Djingareyber Mosque, rebuilt and enlarged in 1570–1583, still dominates the city.