About Maghan
Lived 1234 – 1341 (aged 106–107). Maghan was a Malian politician.
Maghan I (1280s – 1341), also known as Magha or, in oral traditions, Maghan Soma Burema Kein was the tenth mansa of the Mali Empire, following his father Kankan Musa I's death in 1337.
He was left in charge of the empire, at least nominally, during his father's absence for his famous hajj. He reigned in his own right for only four years before being succeeded by his uncle Suleyman in 1341. He died of a heart attack.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Maghan?
Mansa of Mali
When was Maghan born?
Maghan was born in 1234.
When did Maghan die?
Maghan died in 1341.
What was Maghan's occupation?
Maghan was a politician.
What nationality was Maghan?
Maghan was Malian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Maghan. https://biography.guide/maghan/
MLA: "Maghan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/maghan/.
Chicago: "Maghan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/maghan/.
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