Why Did Sundiata Build The Empire Of Mali

The empire of Mali, is one of the most gold rich empires ever. Stretching from the Atlantic, to the city of Goa, the empire is one of the first of its kind. The Mali empire was first created by Sundiata, one of the few survivors of the Mandinke people. Sundiata would grow up to be a very strong military leader, who would seize control of major trade routes in Ghana, and later conquer the Empire, thus, creating the empire of Mali. Sundiata’s Predecessors, Mansas, meaning Sultan; would later convert to Islam by building mosques, and attending public prayer. The empire’s society is filled with farmers and herders, who mainly mined salt and gold. Which was also the basis of their trade in Niani, creating a gold and salt rich economy. In 1312-1337,