According to legend, one ruler of this empire sent a fleet of 200 ships to explore the Atlantic, none of which returned.
According to legend, one ruler of this empire sent a fleet of 200 ships to explore the Atlantic, none of which returned. It was originally governed by the Gbara, and it grew out of the state of Kangaba. A general of this empire named Sagmandia captured Gao, while al-Saheli designed its university at (*) Sankore. Malinke stories tell of how this empire's founder shot a magic arrow into his adversary's eye at the Battle of Kirina, thus defeating the Sosso king Sumanguru. That founder, Sundiata, established his capital at Niani. The most famous ruler of this empire inflated the price of gold in Cairo while on his hajj. For ten points, name this West African empire which shares its name with a modern-day country and was led by Mansa Musa from Timbuktu.
According to legend, one ruler of this empire sent a fleet of 200 ships to explore the Atlantic, none of which returned.
{Mali} Empire