What historical record exists of the Mansa Musa?

One popular record that exists is called the Catala Atlas In the middle is Mansa Musa, who is styled in the picture of being very rich. Although this is just one document, I'm sure there are many more online. read more

In the middle is Mansa Musa, who is styled in the picture of being very rich. Although this is just one document, I’m sure there are many more online. read more

However, the richest person in all of history is a Malian ruler named Musa Keita I, tenth Mansa of Empire of Mali (Mansa is a title like ‘sultan’ or ‘emperor’). Born in the 1280s AD, Mansa Musa expanded the Mali Empire by conquering 24 cities and their surrounding areas. read more

#1 Mansa Musa means “King of Kings” Musa Close-up of Mansa Musa in a depiction Mansa I of Mali was known by numerous names during his life including Emir of Melle, Lord of the Mines of Wangara, Conqueror of Ghanata, Lion of Mali and Kankan Musa. read more