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The Mossi Cavalry That Defied the Mali Empire

The Mali Empire: The Richest Civilization in History — Fexingo History
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In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Mossi kingdoms, the tenacious cavalry-based states that for centuries raided and resisted the Mali Empire at its height. Learn about the Mossi's origins under the legendary warrior Princess Yennenga, their fearsome horse archers, the pivotal 14th-century battle at Lake Debo where Mossi horsemen nearly captured Timbuktu, and how they maintained their independence against Mansa Musa's successors. We examine the role of the Mossi in the trans-Saharan slave trade, their unique social structure without a rigid caste system, and the oral traditions that preserve their history. Discover why the Mossi were feared as 'the lords of the savanna' and how their empire outlasted Mali itself. #Mossi #Yennenga #MaliEmpire #LakeDebo #Timbuktu #Cavalry #WestAfrica #MansaMusa #TransSaharanTrade #OralHistory #MossiKingdoms #Mande #Savannah #HorseArchers #SlaveTrade #Resistance #History #FexingoHistory #SundiataKeita #Djenn Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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