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Why did the Mali kingdoms go into decline? Who was allowed to conquer in the wake of their weakness? (Site 1)

Answer 1

because of civil wars, the opening up of trade routes elsewhere, and the rise of the neighboring Songhai Empire

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Answer 2

because of civil wars, the opening up of trade routes elsewhere, and the rise of the neighboring Songhai Empire,

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The Mali Empire collapsed in the 1460s following civil wars, the opening up of trade routes elsewhere, and the rise of the neighboring Songhai Empire, but it did continue to control a small part of the western empire into the 17th century.