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Mansa Musa's Iron Generals and the Battle of Gao
We often hear about Mansa Musa’s wealth, but his empire was built on steel and strategy. In this episode, we trace the military campaigns that secured the Niger Bend, focusing on the pivotal conquest of Gao. We look at the role of General Tira and the Dyula traders who served as both merchants and spies for the Mali Empire. You’ll learn how the Kouroukan Fouga constitution influenced military logistics, and why controlling the salt mines of Taghaza was as critical as capturing cities. Through the accounts of Ibn Battuta and the Tarikh al-Sudan, we uncover the human cost of expansion and the…
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