The Empire of Mali managed to control the gold-bearing regions of Galam, Bambuk, and Bure, which are all located in Mali. Ancient Mali was essentially a trade nation, particularly during the ...

The Mughal Empire, with its grand palaces, opulent courts, and immense wealth, is often regarded as one of the richest ...

In this provocative book, Daly argues that militarism in Africa has historically been about more than power grabs.

Using his large army, he invaded other regions and doubled the size of his territory, growing his already vast empire. It is estimated that Mali came to control half of the world's supply of salt ...

The empire soon expanded and consolidated itself as a regional power in West Africa. This was mostly due to the region’s wealth in gold. At its peak, the Mali Empire contained three large gold ...

The Sudanese style that characterizes these mosques, and which is unique to the savannah region of West Africa, developed between the eleventh and nineteenth centuries, when Islamic merchants and ...