1235 – 1400 · Mali Empire vs Various tribes
Mali Empire expanded through military conquest under Sundiata Keita and his successors.
Mali Empire expanded across West Africa through systematic military campaigns. Sundiata's victories established Mali dominance over the former Ghana Empire territories. Subsequent emperors continued expansion, consolidating control over gold and salt trade routes. Mali's military organization included cavalry units and administrative integration.
Mali expansion established West African political unity and trade dominance. The empire created administrative templates for successor states.
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