Kingdom of Mali

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:monarchy
gptkbp:area West Africa
gptkbp:capital gptkb:Timbuktu
gptkbp:cultural_influence West African culture
gptkbp:currency gptkb:gold
gptkbp:dissolved c. 1600
gptkbp:famous_for Islamic scholarship
cultural achievements
trade in gold
gptkbp:founded c. 1235
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Niger_River
gptkbp:has_economy_based_on gptkb:trade
agriculture
gptkbp:historical_period Medieval period
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the largest empires in African history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Kingdom of Mali
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Islam
gptkbp:language gptkb:Mande_languages
gptkbp:notable_achievement cultural festivals
patronage of the arts
development of urban centers
expansion of trade routes
establishment of a legal system
promotion of religious tolerance
establishment of universities
development of architecture
spread of literacy
development of metallurgy
support for artisans and craftsmen
establishment of trade fairs
development of music and dance
influence on fashion and textiles
support for trade guilds
advancement of science and mathematics
cultural exchanges with North Africa
advancement of agriculture techniques
contribution to the global economy
contribution to the spread of Islam
creation of a diplomatic network
creation of a diverse society
creation of a rich oral tradition
development of a written tradition
establishment of a rich cultural heritage
establishment of trade networks with Europe
influence on later African states
influence on modern African nations
influence on the Atlantic slave trade
support for historians and storytellers
gptkbp:notable_city gptkb:Djenne
gptkb:Kumbi_Saleh
Gao
gptkbp:notable_ruler gptkb:Mansa_Musa
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Songhai_Empire
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Crusade_of_1270
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6