Part 4: The Decline of the Empire The Lost Kingdom of Timbuktu: A Tale of Ancient Mali
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The decline of the Empire of Mali began in the late 14th century, when the kingdom was weakened by internal strife and external threats. The death of Mansa Musa in 1337 left the kingdom without a strong leader, and his successors were unable to maintain the unity and prosperity of the kingdom.
The kingdom was further weakened by the rise of the Songhai Empire in the 15th century. The Songhai Empire was a powerful kingdom located in what is now modern-day Niger and Mali. The Songhai Empire was led by the powerful Askia Muhammad, who was determined to expand his kingdom and conquer the lands of Mali.
In 1591, the Songhai Empire finally succeeded in conquering the Empire of Mali. The Songhai Empire was now the largest and most powerful kingdom in West Africa. The fall of the Empire of Mali marked the end of an era of prosperity and power.
The decline of the Empire of Mali was a major setback for the people of the region. The kingdom had been a source of stability and prosperity for centuries, and its fall had a devastating effect on the people of the region. The decline of the Empire of Mali also had a major impact on the development of the region. The decline of the Empire of Mali marked the end of an era of prosperity and power, and the beginning of a period of decline and instability.