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Mansa Musa's Sultans: The Cairo Crisis
In this episode, we look past the gold and explore the diplomatic crisis Mansa Musa triggered in Cairo. While his hajj made him legendary for generosity, it also created an economic disaster that threatened Mali’s relationship with Egypt. Lucas and Luna discuss how Musa’s sudden influx of gold devalued the currency, causing inflation that lasted years. We examine the role of Sultan al-Nasir Muhammad, who was forced to intervene to stabilize the market. The conversation covers the specific mechanics of the mitqal, the political maneuvering behind the scenes, and how Musa eventually negotiated…
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