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Mansa Musa's Lost Army: The Farari of Timbuktu
In Episode 147 of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the farari, the elite warrior class that defended the Mali Empire under Mansa Musa. Discover how these commanders, chosen from the royal Mande clans, maintained order across a realm stretching from the Atlantic to the Niger Bend. Learn about the battle of Timbuktu in 1325, where farari general Zaga subdued a Tuareg uprising using camel cavalry and river fleets. Uncover the farari's dual role as soldiers and governors, enforcing the Mande Charter's laws, and their secret oath of loyalty to the mansa. This episode also examines…
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