About Sandaki
Sandaki was a monarch.
Sandaki, also known as Sandiki or Santigi, was the Mansa of the Mali Empire from 1388 to 1389. According to Ibn Khaldun Sandaki was not his name but rather his title, the Mandinka word for 'vizier'. His real name is unknown.
Rule Sandaki was a member of the imperial council and married to the mother of Mansa Musa II. Sandaki took power for himself, but was soon killed by Mahmud, a descendant of Sundiata based in the pagan south.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Sandaki?
Mansa of Mali
When did Sandaki die?
Sandaki died in 1390.
What was Sandaki's occupation?
Sandaki was a monarch.
What nationality was Sandaki?
Sandaki's recorded nationality: Mali Empire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sandaki. https://biography.guide/sandaki/
MLA: "Sandaki." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sandaki/.
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