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Mansa Musa, born around 1280 into the Keita dynasty, ruled the Mali Empire from 1312 to about 1337 and transformed it into one of the richest and most powerful states of the medieval world. Under his leadership, Mali’s gold and salt trade flourished, funding grand architectural projects and solidifying Timbuktu and Gao as epicenters of Islamic learning. His legendary pilgrimage to Mecca in 1324, complete with a procession of thousands and camels laden with gold, not only displayed his extraordinary wealth but also strengthened diplomatic and cultural ties across North Africa and the Middle East. A generous patron of scholars and builders, Mansa Musa is remembered for elevating West African civilization through prosperity, education, and monumental construction.