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QWhich empire consolidated much of western Sudan in the thirteenth century?

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  • A Ghana Empire ✔ ✖
  • B Mali Empire ✔ ✖
  • C Kanem-Bornu Empire ✔ ✖
  • D Gao Empire ✔ ✖
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The Mali Empire, established in the thirteenth century, consolidated much of western Sudan.
It succeeded the Ghana Empire and became one of the most powerful and influential states in the region.
Under the leadership of renowned rulers like Sundiata Keita and Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire thrived culturally, economically, and politically, controlling important trade routes and fostering a rich Islamic civilization.

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