Abu Bakr (mansa)
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Abu Bakr was the fifth mansa (king) of the Mali Empire, reigning from roughly 1275 to 1285. The grandson of legendary founder Sundiata Keita through his mother, Abu Bakr succeeded his unsuccessful uncles Ouati Keita and Khalifa Keita. The freed slave and former general Sakura seized control of the Empire from Abu Bakr (c. 1285).
Preceded by: Khalifa Keita |
Mansa of the Mali Empire 1275–1285 |
Succeeded by: Sakura |