Mali 2
MALI (MELLE) Malis emergence closely parallels the demise of Ghana. Ancient Mali covered the general area currently occupied by the modern states. ... Mali is thought to have begun around 1235, but the core of its political organization dates back to the start of the 7th century. ... The Sossa King, Samangura, had previously conquered Ghana and regarded the Mandingo State of Mali as his rival. ... Mali became the richest and most powerful nation in the Sudan by the end of the 13th century. ... Mansa Musa took the kings two sons back to Mali to insure his obedience to Malis rule.