Sundiata Keita and the Founding of the Mali Empire — Fexingo History copertina

Sundiata Keita and the Founding of the Mali Empire — Fexingo History

Sundiata Keita and the Founding of the Mali Empire — Fexingo History

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This episode of The History of Mali steps back from Mansa Musa to explore the true founder of the Mali Empire: Sundiata Keita, the 'Lion King' who united the Mande people and defeated the Sosso kingdom. We dive into Sundiata's early life as a disabled prince exiled with his family, his rise to power at the Battle of Kirina around 1235, and the creation of the famous Kouroukan Fouga charter—often called one of the world's first declarations of human rights. We discuss the epic poem the Sundiata, preserved by griots, and how much we can trust it as history. We also cover Sundiata's conquest of the gold-rich Wangara fields and the administrative structure he imposed. Learn how Sundiata transformed a small kingdom into an empire that would dominate West Africa for centuries. Perfect for listeners who already know Mansa Musa's story and want to understand how the empire began.

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