The first of these maps appeared in Italy in 1339 with Mansa Musa’s name and likeness. Mansa Musa died in 1337 after a 25-year reign. He was succeeded by his son, Maghan I. • Sources: Djibril Tamsir ...
Did you know that the wealthiest man that ever lived was not Jeff Bezos or Mukesh Ambani, but a medieval African king? His name was Mansa Musa, and he ruled the Mali Empire in the 14th century. He was ...