In today's episode, we will discuss the life of Mansa Musa I, the 14th-century emperor of the Mali Empire and the richest man in history. His wealth came from Mali’s abundant gold mines, which made him a symbol of power and prosperity across the medieval world. In 1324, Mansa Musa embarked on a legendary pilgrimage to Mecca, known as the Hajj, with an entourage of tens of thousands. During his stop in Cairo, Egypt, Musa’s generosity was on full display as he distributed vast amounts of gold, ...
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