Hey friends, let’s take a look at the story of Mansa Musa, one of the great leaders of the Mali Empire, together. The guy’s story is truly legendary, especially in the 14th century.
So, Mansa Musa here, he really carried the Mali Empire on his shoulders. You know, he climbed to the top of that era, dealing with gold and salt trade, and I can’t even imagine the amount of gold that fell from his pocket!
One of his most famous events is the pilgrimage he made in 1324. The guy really put on a show. The gold he brought with him is famous for being the massive amount talked about in stories. After finding Mecca with the gold in his pocket, everyone started asking, “Who’s Mansa Musa, dude?”
He also became a leader under the influence of Islam. He embraced Islam and made Mali a state under the influence of Islam. He had mosques and educational institutions built in the city of Timbuktu. So, he’s not just a rich king, he’s a pious one too.
https://eksiseyler.com/dunya-tarihinin-bugune-kadar-gordugu-en-zengin-insan-mansa-musa
There’s a place called the Gold Mountain, that’s where Mali’s gold reserves are famous. This means that the source of Mali’s wealth is not just gold; it’s also lying beneath this Gold Mountain.
Anyway, Mansa Musa’s story is truly valuable in history books. The guy turned the Mali Empire into one of the biggest and richest empires in West Africa. That’s why Mansa Musa is recorded as a memorable leader throughout history.

Resources:

https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dosya:Mansa_Musa.jpg
https://eksiseyler.com/dunya-tarihinin-bugune-kadar-gordugu-en-zengin-insan-mansa-musa
https://medium.com/@jacksparrow0102/mansa-musa-the-golden-king-of-west-africa-783fddc27d85