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Mansa Mahmud Keita vs Soumaoro Kante of Sosso
Soumaoro Kante of Sosso leads by 11.5 pts · 2 figures compared
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Mansa Mahmud Keita
Emperor · Medieval
35.4Total
Soumaoro Kante of Sosso
Emperor · Medieval
46.9Total
Basic Information
Born
1390
1190
Died
1400
1235
Era
Medieval
Medieval
Nationality
Mali Empire
Sosso
Occupation
Emperor
Emperor
Civilization
Other
Other
Score Comparison
Military (10%)
25.9
50.0
Political (20%)
27.9
35.1
Influence (20%)
47.1
51.0
Legacy (20%)
36.7
42.5
Leadership (15%)
31.2
48.4
Strategy (15%)
30.3
60.0
TOTAL
35.4
46.9
Mansa Mahmud Keita — Complete Timeline
1390 AD
Reign during Songhai risePolitical Action◆ Major
Mansa Mahmud Keita ruled the Mali Empire during a period of decline, facing the rising power of the Songhai Empire under Sunni Ali. His reign saw Mali lose territory and influence to Songhai expansion in the Niger River region.
RuleDecline
Impact: regionaltragic
1395 AD
Lost territory to SonghaiWar◆ Major
Mansa Mahmud Keita's forces were defeated by the Songhai Empire, resulting in the loss of key provinces including the important trading city of Timbuktu. This marked a significant weakening of Mali's control over the Niger bend region.
DefeatTerritorial loss
Impact: regionaltragic
Soumaoro Kante of Sosso — Complete Timeline
1200 AD
Ruled as sorcerer-smith kingPolitical Action
Soumaoro Kante ruled as a sorcerer-smith king, wielding magical powers associated with blacksmithing. He was feared for his supernatural abilities, which included shape-shifting and invulnerability. His rule combined political authority with spiritual terror.
RuleLegendSorcery
Impact: regional
1203 AD
Conquest of Ghana EmpireWar◆ Major
Soumaoro Kante of Sosso conquered the dying Ghana Empire, capturing its capital Koumbi Saleh. He absorbed Ghana's territory and trade networks into the Sosso Kingdom, establishing himself as the dominant ruler in the western Sudan region.
ConquestEmpire building
Impact: regionaldestructive
1235 AD
Defeated by Sundiata Keita at KirinaWar
Soumaoro Kante was defeated and killed at the Battle of Kirina by Sundiata Keita's forces. His death ended Sosso dominance and allowed the formation of the Mali Empire. The battle is a central event in the Epic of Sundiata.
BattleDefeatEpic
Impact: regionaltragic
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Rankings
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Soumaoro Kante of SossoLeader
Mil: 50.0Pol: 35.1Inf: 51.0
46.9
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Mansa Mahmud Keita
Mil: 25.9Pol: 27.9Inf: 47.1
35.4
+11.5 behind
How This Comparison Works
Algorithm
Each figure is scored on 6 dimensions (0—100 scale) based on structured historical data: Military (10%), Political (20%), Influence (20%), Legacy (20%), Leadership (15%), Strategy (15%). The weighted total produces the final ranking.
Data Sources
Scores are computed from structured sub-indicators in the database. Scale factors adjust for era (Ancient ×0.85, Modern ×1.0) and civilization size (Eastern ×1.05, Other ×0.80) to account for differences in population and military scale.
Maximum 3 Figures
Comparisons are limited to 2—3 figures to ensure readability and statistical meaningfulness.
Error Margins
±5 points per dimension — Sub-scores are derived from historical records with inherent uncertainty. Two figures within 5 points on a dimension should be considered roughly equivalent in that area.
Total Score Accuracy
±3 points overall — The weighted combination of 6 dimensions produces a total score with approximately ±3 points of uncertainty. Differences of less than 3 points are not statistically significant— the figures are effectively tied.
Known Limitations
- Historical records are incomplete and uneven across civilizations
- Figures from oral-tradition societies may be underrepresented
- Occupation labels can misclassify multi-role figures
- Scores measure capability and impact, not moral character
- Quantitative scoring is a comparison tool, not absolute truth
Capability Radar
Military (10%) — Battles & Warfare
Battles
15
45
Win Rate
15
40
Expansion
10
55
Political (20%) — Governance & Reform
Reform
15
30
Diplomacy
15
25
Economy
15
35
Influence (20%) — Cultural & Global Reach
Cultural
10
30
Global
10
15
Legacy (20%) — Historical Impact
Historical
10
35
Longevity
10
20
Leadership (15%) — Power & Stability
Tenure
20
40
Stability
15
20
Strategy (15%) — Tactics & Innovation
Strategy
15
40
Tactics
15
50
Reform
10
30
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