Mali led by Sundiata Keita is a custom civilization mod by Urdnot, with contributions from Chrisy15, DarthKyofu, Arilasqueto, Zharques and DMS. This mod requires Brave New World.
Overview[]
Mali[]
The Mali Empire, or Manden, was an empire in West Africa from circa 1235 to 1670. The empire was founded by Sundiata Keita, and became renowned for the wealth of its rulers, especially Mansa Musa. The Manding languages were spoken in the empire. At its peak, Mali was the largest empire in West Africa. The empire began a small Mandinka kingdom at the upper reaches of the Niger River, centered around the Manding. During the 11th and 12th centuries, it began to develop as an empire following the decline of the Ghana Empire, or Wagadu, to the north. However, from 1507 onwards neighboring states such as Diara, Great Fulo and the Songhay Empire chipped away at the outer borders of Mali. After unsuccessful attempts by Mansa Mama Maghan to conquer Bamana, in 1670 the Bamana sacked and burned the capital, and the Mali Empire rapidly disintegrated and ceased to exist.
Sundiata Keita[]
Sundiata Keita (c. 1217 – c. 1255) was a prince and founder of the Mali Empire. The Malian ruler Mansa Musa, known for being the wealthiest person of all time, was his great-nephew. Written sources augment the Mande oral histories, with the Moroccan traveller Muhammad ibn Battúta (1304–1368) and the Tunisian historian ibn Khaldun (1332–1406) both having travelled to Mali in the century after Sundiata's death, and providing independent verification of his existence. The semi-historical but legendary Epic of Sundiata by the Malinké/Maninka people centers on his life. The epic poem is primarily known through oral tradition, transmitted by generations of Maninka griots (djeli or jeliw). The Manden Charter issued during his reign is listed by UNESCO as one of an intangible cultural heritage.
A strong army was a major contributor to the success of Imperial Mali during the reign of Mansa Sundiata Keita. Credit to Mali's conquests cannot all be attributed to Sundiata Keita but equally shared among his generals, and in this, Tiramakhan Traore stood out as one of the elite generals and warlords of Sundiata's Imperial Mali. However, in a wider perspective of 13th century West African military history, Sundiata stood out as a great leader who was able to command the loyalties of his generals and army.
It was during his reign that Mali first began to become an economic power, a trend continued by his successors an improved on thanks to the ground work set by Sundiata, who controlled the region's trade routes and gold fields. The social and political constitution of Mali were first being codified during the reign of Mansa Sundiata Keita. Known as the Gbara and the Kouroukan Fouga, although not written and even subject to alterations in retelling and when they were first recorded in written form, they were part of the social and political norms of Mali. Many of these laws have been incorporated into the constitution of modern-day Mali.
Sundiata Keita was not merely a conqueror who was able to rule over a large empire with different tribes and languages, but also developed Mali's mechanisms for agriculture, and is reported to have introduced cotton and weaving in Mali. Towards the end of his reign, "absolute security" is reported to have "prevailed throughout his dominion."
Dawn of Man[]
Hail, Mansa Sundiata Keita, Lion King of Sogolon, founder of the Mali Empire. The Mandinka epics tell of your exploits, starting with your crippling deformities as a child and the determination to overcome them, to the great battles waged by you and your generals to establish an empire. Escaping persecution, you spent much of your childhood in exile until great kings saw your potential as a leader. You thus rose to become a great general, and at the Mandinka you established the Mali Empire. You and your generals continued to conquer new territories, forming a social and political constitution, developed new mechanisms for agriculture and set Mali on a course to become an economic power, not just in the region, but in the world. It was only through your ability to command the loyalties of your generals and army that you were able to control the former states which you had absorbed.
Leaderscreen by Urdnot & DarthKyofu
Oh great Sundiata, your people are no longer the power they once were. To have a leader such as yourself would truly be a blessing. Can you bring your scattered people the riches of the world once more? Can you live a life worthy of being sung by the Griots forever after? Will you build a civilization that can stand the test of time?
Introduction: "Welcome to the lands of the Manden my friend - did you come to bring me gold?"
Defeat: "Ha! My people cannot be beaten - know that for as long as you live we will lurk in the shadows, our lives dedicated to one, final hunt. You shall never again be safe."
Unique Attributes[]
Mali (Sundiata Keita)
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Strategy[]
Mod Support[]
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Additional Achievements
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Ethnic Units/R.E.D.
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Map Labels
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Unique Cultural Influence
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YnAEMP
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Full Credits List[]
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| Latest Version: | v 1 |
| Last Updated: | 30 September 2021 |
- Urdnot: Creator, Art, Design, Database
- DarthKyofu: Art (Leaderscene)
- Zharques: Text
- Chrisy15: Lua
- Arilaqueto: Art (LS Help)
- DMS: Art (LS Help)
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