Mansa Musa's net worth, which positions him as the wealthiest man in history is still debatable. As the richest possessor of gold, here is his story.

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In the 1230s, a man called Sundiata Keita incorporated a series of smaller kingdoms into the Mali Empire. The empire was central to several key trading routes, and with the support of a well ...

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The 13th century saw the rise of Mansas and the Empire of Mali. The Mansas brought huge wealth and established Islam as the main religion. They created centres of learning and culture at Timbuktu ...

an ancient West African ruler of the Mali Empire said to be, possibly, the richest man to have ever lived. The production is a prelude to three other productions that provide a fascinating journey ...

The adventure back in time to discover the lost gold of Mansa Musa, an ancient West African ruler of the Mali Empire said to be, possibly, the richest man to have ever lived. The production is a ...

Ruler of the Mali Empire, Mansa Musa was tremendously rich with gold, land, and salt in abundance. It has been estimated that he would have been worth £417bn in today's money. However ...

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