Mūsā I’s hajj left a lasting impression of Mali’s splendor on both the Islamic and European worlds. In Mali he promoted trans-Saharan trade that further increased the empire’s wealth. Under his reign, Mali conquered the neighboring kingdom of Songhai. The religious institutions and traditions that he supported continued after his death. His religious devotion contributed to the spread of Islam across West Africa.
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