Sundiata 1255't died. Heirs have continued to expand the territory of the empire. Moses called Mansa Kankan Musa's reign (1312-1337'y right) was the heyday of the empire. During this period, the Empire until the coast of Dakar, Gao and forest boundaries (except for the Volta Basin) stretched. Kankan Musa's reputation, thanks to the large amount of his pilgrimage to Mecca distributing gold along the way surpassed the borders of West Africa. States were obliged to pay tribute; The state of non-political organization, were led directly to the center. Made with Mediterranean countries and fed by gold mining business was providing financial wealth and fame.
