Manden (1235–1670)

2025-04-26T18:32:29Z

80.217.201.219: Removed the popularised falsehood of West African states, Manden in this case, being founded by Berbers. Removed the statement that Manden's foundation included conquests of Wagadou or the Songhai empire, as Wagadou and Manden formally allied and the

{{Infobox country|name=Manden|native_name=Manden Duguba|government_type=[[Monarchy]]|life_span=1235–1670|image_map=Mali Empire map.svg|map_width=260|common_languages=Mandinka}}

'''Manden''', also spelled '''Mali''', '''Melle''', '''Mande''', or '''Manding''', was a medieval state in West Africa. Manden was founded by the Mandinka people. Manden reached its peak in the 13th to 15th centuries after its rulers and parts of the population converted to [[Islam]]. However, it was weakened by dynastic disputes and weak rulers and many groups such as the Mossi, Wolof, Fulbe, Tuareg and Songhai took advantage, leading to its decline. It became a vassal of the Songhai in 1501 before splitting into many smaller states<ref>{{Citation|author=Sík Endre|year=1970|title=The History of Black Africa|chapter=The Peoples of Black Africa before the End of the 15th Century|section=The Sudanese Peoples|page=47–8|pdf=https://archive.org/details/HistoryBlackAfricaI|volume=1}}</ref>. After the last king's death, his three sons fought against each other while vassals declared independence, tearing apart what remained of Manden.

== References ==
[[Category:Sahelian kingdoms]]

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Manden (1235–1670)