Mansa Mahmud Keita

MedievalEmperorMali Empire1390 — 1400

Mali ruler during rising Songhai power.

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Quick Facts

Born

1390

Died

1400

Country

Mali Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)28

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)31

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score35.4

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