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Sundiata Keita and the Battle of Kirina

The Mali Empire: The Richest Civilization in History — Fexingo History
S3 E12109:07
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the founding battle of the Mali Empire: Kirina. They discuss Sundiata Keita's exile, the alliance of Mande clans against Soumaoro Kanté's Sosso kingdom, and the tactics that led to Sundiata's decisive victory in 1235. The conversation also touches on the role of jeliw (griots) in preserving the epic, the legendary arrow that broke Soumaoro's power, and the political structure established by the Kouroukan Fouga charter. This episode fills a gap in earlier coverage by focusing on the military and political turning point that created the empire Mansa Musa later inherited. Listeners will learn about the Sosso occupation, Sundiata's return from Mema, and how the battle shaped Mande identity for centuries. #SundiataKeita #BattleOfKirina #SoumaoroKanté #SossoKingdom #MaliEmpire #Mande #jeliw #KouroukanFouga #WestAfricaHistory #AfricanEmpires #MedievalAfrica #Griot #OralTradition #Sunjata #Kirina1235 #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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