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Mansa Musa's Silk, Spies, and the Gao Campaign
While earlier episodes explored the spiritual and architectural magnificence of Mansa Musa’s reign, this episode uncovers the gritty military machinery that sustained Mali’s dominance. We examine the 1324 conquest of Gao, a pivotal moment where Musa deployed not just armies but a sophisticated network of intelligence and economic warfare. Lucas walks through the tactical brilliance behind the siege, detailing how the Dyula merchants acted as both suppliers and spies within the Songhai city walls. Luna reacts to the strategic depth of these campaigns, prompting Lucas to reveal the role of Tira…
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