Mansa Uli

MedievalEmperorMali Empire1250 — 1270

Son of Sundiata, made first Hajj of a Mali mansa.

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Quick Facts

Born

1250

Died

1270

Country

Mali Empire

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)66

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score50.3

Mansa Uli — Complete Timeline

1255 AD

Expanded Mali Empire's territoryWar◆ Major

Mansa Uli continued the expansion of the Mali Empire begun by his father Sundiata Keita. He conquered additional territories in the Senegal River valley and the Gambia region, consolidating Mali's control over trans-Saharan trade routes.

ConquestEmpire building

Impact: regionalconstructive

Reign as Mansa of MaliPolitical Action◆ Major

Mansa Uli succeeded his father Sundiata Keita as the second mansa of the Mali Empire. His reign was marked by stability, economic growth, and the continuation of Sundiata's policies. He ruled for approximately 15 years until his death.

SuccessionRule

Impact: regionalconstructive

1260 AD

Performed the first Hajj by a Mali mansaCultural◆ Major

Mansa Uli (Wali) became the first Mali emperor to perform the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. His journey demonstrated Mali's wealth and Islamic piety, strengthening diplomatic and trade ties with North Africa and the Middle East.

PilgrimageIslamDiplomacy

Impact: regionalconstructive