Sundiata

Sundiata

Sundiata is also reffered to as the "lion prince". He was the founder of the kingdom of Mali and became the mansa, emperor. He is created with making a social arrangement that got rid of divisions amoung clans. He had complex political rule, but he also let federal provinces reamin their ethnicity. He had garrisons at each province to make sure they were loyal. Sundiata realized the importance of agriculture and trade. He had soliders clear land and plant more crops. He also restored the gold-salt trade which is vital for the future sucess of Mali. Sundiata set the basis for the kingdom of Mali, and his sucessors continued his expansion. Manasa Musais a good example of a succesor that continued Sundiata's expansions and developements.



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Created by Danielle Fishman 10/21/08 Edited by Charlie Baker Sept. 21, 2008