Mansa Musa's African Army: The Soldiers of the Mali Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the military might behind Mansa Musa's Mali Empire. Beyond the gold and the hajj, Mali fielded a formidable army that protected trade routes and expanded territory. Lucas explains how the farba system organized provincial levies, how the cavalry used stirrups and chain mail from North Africa, and how the navy on the Niger River supported campaigns. They discuss the role of the Wangara gold miners as a strategic resource, the use of poisoned arrows by infantry, and the command structure under the mansa. Lucas also touches on the controversial practice of taking captives and how the army projected power across the Sahel. A focused look at the soldiers, tactics, and logistics that made Mali a medieval superpower. #MaliEmpire #MansaMusa #AfricanMilitaryHistory #Sahel #Farba #Wangara #NigerRiver #Cavalry #MedievalWarfare #WestAfrica #GoldTrade #Mandinka #KeitaDynasty #SundiataKeita #TransSaharanTrade #FexingoHistory #History #MedievalAfrica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo