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The Mali Empire's Judicial System: Law and Order Under the Keitas

The Mali Empire: The Richest Civilization in History — Fexingo History
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the sophisticated legal framework of the Mali Empire, from the Kouroukan Fouga of 1224 to the qadis and judges who presided over disputes in cities like Timbuktu and Niani. They discuss how Mande law blended Islamic jurisprudence with pre-existing customary law, the role of the griot as a legal historian, and the famous case of the scholar Ahmad Baba defending a slave's right to freedom. The conversation also touches on the influence of the Mali legal system on later West African empires and the legacy of Mande legal principles in modern times. #MaliEmpire #KouroukanFouga #MandeLaw #SundiataKeita #AhmadBaba #Timbuktu #Qadis #Griot #Nyamakala #IslamicJurisprudence #CustomaryLaw #WestAfrica #MedievalAfrica #LegalHistory #Niani #FexingoHistory #History #Podcast #MansaMusa #Djenn Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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