Question

Why did the Mali kingdoms go into decline? Who was allowed to conquer in the wake of their weakness?

Answer 1

Mali Kingdoms went into decline because they were at constant struggle with the Songhai Kingdom for African domination. They constantly either fought real wars or economic and cultural wars on imposing themselves as the biggest kingdom and this weakened them a lot.

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Answer 2

After Ghana fell because of invading forces and internal disputes, Mali rose to greatness under the leadership of a legendary king named Sundiata, the "Lion King." Later, another great leader named Mansa Musa extended the empire. After his death, however, his sons could not hold the empire together.