The System of Governance and Administration in the Empire of Mali (628 AH - 793 AH / 1230 - 1390 AD)

Abstract

The Kingdom of Mali is the strongest and richest African country that appeared in the western Sudan. Eight families ruled in the Kingdom of Mali, namely (Korma, Diarra, Merco, Camara, Bakayoko, Al-Tarween, the Kanate, and finally the Keita family). The sources do not provide us with information about these families, except for the Keita family, which is one of the most important families in the history of  The kingdom, which was credited with establishing a sprawling state, and we will discuss in this research the system of government for this kingdom.

Keywords: Central Sudan, the Malian Empire, the ruling system, the Sultan's councils, the Sultan (Mansa), Mansa Musa, Qasa.