Part 7: The Death of Sundiata The Rise of Sundiata: A Mali Empire Memoir
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The death of Sundiata, the founder of the Mali Empire, was a great tragedy for the people of Mali. Sundiata had been a great leader and had brought peace and prosperity to the region. He had united the various kingdoms of the region and had created a powerful and prosperous empire.
In 1172 AD, Sundiata was on a campaign to expand the Mali Empire. He was in the city of Niani when he fell ill. He was taken back to his palace in Niani, where he died on the 13th of April.
The death of Sundiata was a great shock to the people of Mali. He had been a beloved leader and had brought peace and prosperity to the region. He had been a great warrior and had fought many battles to expand the Mali Empire. He had also been a wise and just ruler, and had been respected by all.
The people of Mali mourned the death of Sundiata. His body was taken to the city of Niani, where it was buried with great ceremony. A great funeral procession was held and many people from all over the region came to pay their respects.
The death of Sundiata marked the end of an era. He had been a great leader and had brought peace and prosperity to the region. The people of Mali would never forget him and his legacy would live on in the Mali Empire.