Full Name

Sundiata Keita

Date of Birth

Sundiata Keita’s birth and death dates are estimates, with scholars suggesting a date range of 1217–1255[2].

Place of Birth

Sundiata Keita was born in the small kingdom of Kangaba, near the present [Mali]-[Guinea]border[1].

Achievements

Sundiata Keita was the founder of the Mali Empire in [West Africa]. He ruled from 1235 to 1255 CE and established the Mali Empire as the dominant power in the region[3].

Family

Sundiata Keita was the son of [Naré Maghann Konaté] and [Sogolon Condé], and he belonged to the Keita clan of the [Malinke] people[1][2].

Sundiata Keita’s story is passed down through oral traditions and is a significant part of West African history and culture. He overcame early adversity to become a legendary figure known for founding one of the most powerful empires in West Africa.

Sources

  1. Britannica - Sundiata Keita | Biography, Facts, & Empire
  2. Wikipedia - Sundiata Keita
  3. Ducksters - Sundiata Keita
  4. National Geographic - Sundiata Keita