Significance.

Sundiata captured most of the territories in Mali which were rich in gold thus giving Mali the monopoly over gold trade. Cotton cultivation was also introduced by him. Under his guidance Mali flourished to a great extent making it one of the richest agricultural regions in West Africa. He went on to rule until his death in 1255. The history of Mali saw seize of power by foreign nations. Timbuktu, a very important city of Mali, was conquered by Morocco in 1591.