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= MANSA MUSA=

(1280-1337)
= = Background - Mansa Musa was the 10th king of Mali.He was born in the Mali Empire of northwestern Africa.He was the first Muslim king of Mali. Education - Had an islamic scholarship.Attended University in Timbuktu. Childhood -Not much was know about his childhood. Career - Ruled Mali from 1312-1337 Achievements -Ruled Mali for 25 years. Did a pilgrimage to Mecca and added Timbuktu to Africa. Jobs -He was the king. Influence on the World -His famous pilgramage to mecca in 1324.He arrived in Cairo at the head of a huge caravan which included 60,000 people and 80 camels carrying more than two tons of gold each to be distributed among the poor.After the pilgrimage Mali had become so famous by the 14th century that it began to draw the attention of European Mapmakers. =media type="youtube" key="i88eZbfM9tk" height="315" width="420"= = =

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