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Why was mansa musa the most famous king of mali

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Mansa Musa (about 1280 – about 1337) was an emperor (mansa) of the Mali Empire during the 14th century. He became emperor in 1307. He was the first African ruler to be widely known throughout Europe and the Middle East
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He expanded the territory of the Kingdom of Mali and increased its power.

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