Which famous African ruler visited Timbuktu around 1325?
Mansa Musa
Shaka Zulu
Cleopatra
Sundiata Keita
Answer
Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire, visited Timbuktu around 1325. His visit contributed to a shift in trading routes, which helped the city flourish.
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