Mansa Musa's Hajj: The Journey That Shaped an Empire — Fexingo History copertina

Mansa Musa's Hajj: The Journey That Shaped an Empire — Fexingo History

Mansa Musa's Hajj: The Journey That Shaped an Empire — Fexingo History

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In 1324, Mansa Musa embarked on a pilgrimage to Mecca that would become legendary. But beyond the gold and the crowds, his hajj was a carefully orchestrated diplomatic mission. This episode explores the logistics of his caravan—the thousands of soldiers, slaves, and scholars who accompanied him—and the political calculations behind his stops in Cairo and Medina. We examine the economic impact of his gold distribution, which caused inflation in Egypt for over a decade, and the cultural exchange that brought architects like Abu Ishaq al-Sahili back to Mali. We also consider the controversy around the 'golden slave' story and how Musa's journey cemented Mali's place on medieval world maps. Drawing on accounts from Al-Umari, Ibn Battuta, and the Catalan Atlas, we piece together the true scale of the richest man's most famous journey.

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