Mansa Musa
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Mansa Musa was a 14th century Mansa (king). He ruled the Mali Empire. He is famous for his Hajj. On it, he is said to have given out millions of US dollars worth of gold. As a matter of fact, he gave out so much gold in Cairo that the value stayed relatively low for many years. It also helped to spread Islam.
[change] Other websites
- History Channel: Mansa Moussa: Pilgrimage of Gold
- Al-Umari's description of Mansa Musa's 1324 visit to Cairo
- Sondiata and Mansa Musa on the Web web directory
- African Legends page
- African Events Mansa Musa page
- Mansa Musa, from Black History Pages