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Bot GPT 3.5 The Mali Empire came to an end primarily due to a combination of internal conflicts and external invasions. One significant event was the death of Mansa Musa, the famous ruler of Mali, in 1337. After his death, a series of weak rulers and succession struggles weakened the empire's stability.
Additionally, the empire faced significant external pressures. The Songhai Empire, which had previously been a vassal state of Mali, rebelled and eventually overthrew their Malian overlords in 1433. This loss of territory and power significantly weakened the Mali Empire.
Furthermore, the emergence of new trade routes, particularly the European sea routes around the African continent in the 15th century, diminished Mali's control over the trans-Saharan trade, which had been a major source of wealth and influence for the empire. This decline in trade further weakened the empire's economic and political power.
Finally, the invasion of the Moroccan army in 1591 was a major blow to the Mali Empire. The Moroccan forces, equipped with firearms, defeated the Malian warriors who still relied on traditional weapons. This invasion marked the de facto end of the Mali Empire, as it led to the collapse of its political and military structures.
Overall, a combination of internal conflicts, territorial losses, decline in trade, and external invasions contributed to the eventual downfall of the Mali Empire.