2 Minute History Mansa Musa The Wealthiest Emperor

Mansa Musa, the 14th-century Emperor of the Mali Empire, is renowned for his immense wealth and opulent pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324. His reign marked a golden age for Mali, expanding its territories and establishing Timbuktu as a center of Islamic learning and culture. Mansa Musa's legacy is not only one of wealth but also of cultural and educational advancements, leaving a lasting impact on African history.