Person1280–1337
Mansa Musa
Ninth mansa of the Mali Empire, under whom Mali reached its greatest extent; his reign is often regarded as the zenith of its power. His pilgrimage to Mecca through Cairo (1324–1325), with lavish gifts of gold, made Mali famous in the Islamic world and in Europe.
- Dates
- c. 1280 – c. 1337
- Events
- 1 event
- Regions
- Africa
- In the threads
- Africa (14th – mid-15th c.)
Events
- Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca1324 – between 1325 and 1326 · Africa