... Islam and Ghana, as well as tribes such as the Mande, the first fact that comes to mind is that Ghana was the center of the gold trade. It was therefore certainly in touch with such Ibadi centers as Tahert and Tadmakkat. As mentioned, Tadmakkat, which was especially closely associated with Ghana, was probably a center for Ibadi traders. It is therefore ... enlarged the territory they controlled. The Mali empire sent colonists to settle the Gambia River basin, and thus a series of small kingdoms were established - - initially owing allegiance to old Mali but gradually establishing their ...

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