Musa I of Mali

Musa Keita I (c. 1280 – c. 1337) was the tenth Mansa, which translates as "sultan" (king) or "emperor"," of the wealthy West African Mali Empire. At the time of Musa's rise to the throne, the Malian Empire consisted of territory formerly belonging to the Ghana Empire in present-day southern Mauritania and in Melle (Mali) and the immediate surrounding areas. Musa held many titles, including Emir of Melle, Lord of the Mines of Wangara, Conqueror of Ghanata, and at least a dozen others. It is said that Mansa Musa had conquered 24 cities, each with surrounding districts containing villages and estates, during his reign

Nomenclature

Musa Keita was referred to (and is most commonly found as) Mansa Musa in Western manuscripts and literature. His name also appears as Kankou Musa, Kankan Musa, and Kanku Musa. ‘Kankou’ is a popular Manding female name, thus Kankou Musa reads ‘Musa whose mother was Kankou’.

Other alternatives are Mali-koy Kankan Musa, Gonga Musa, and the Lion of Mali.

Lineage and accession to the throne

Mansa

Mansa was the title held by rulers of the ancient Malian Empire. The name Mansa may also refer to:

Mansa (Vidhan Sabha constituency)

Mansa assembly constituency (માણસા વિધાનસભા બેઠક) is one of the 182 assembly constituency of Gujarat. It is located in Gandhinagar District. The seat came into existence after 2008 delimitation.

List of segments

This assembly seat represents the following segments.

1. Mansa Taluka.

2. Kalol Taluka (Part) Villages – Veda-Himmatpura, Jamla, Vagosana, Dhendhu, Sobhasan, Itla, Limbodara, Aluva, Mubarakpura, Balva-Rampura, Pratappura – 1, Chandisana, Amaja, Nadri, Soja, Paliyad, Khorajdabhi.

Total Number of Voters

Member of Legislative Assembly

Election Results

2012

References

Mansa, Punjab

Mansa is a city and a municipal council in Mansa district of Punjab, India. It is the administrative headquarters of Mansa district and is situated on the Bathinda-Jind-Delhi railway line and also on the Barnala-Sardulgarh-Sirsa state highway.

The population is Punjabi-speaking and is wedded to the Malwa culture of Punjab.

Mansa is situated in the cotton belt of Punjab. Indeed agriculture forms the backbone of the district economy. During the months of November and December a visitor to this part of Punjab shall be the proud witness to the pristine, milky white bloom of cotton. Mansa has a Temple of Baba Bhai Gurdas Ji in the southeast of the town. At Baba Bhai Gurdas Ji Temple, every year a fair held on March–April Season.

Geography

Mansa is located at 29°59′N 75°23′E / 29.98°N 75.38°E / 29.98; 75.38. It has an average elevation of 212 metres (695 feet).

Ancient period

The ancient history of the Mansa district has been traced to the Indus Valley civilization. The archaeological finds at different villages of Mansa district are almost similar to those of Harappa and Mohanjodaro. It is divided into three parts Pre-Harappa, Harappa and Late Harappa. and it is believed that Shri Baba Bhai Gurdas had lived here during his last times and there is a temple witting that believe in the south west of the city