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Tunka Manin

Type Figure Region Ghana Empire Time c. 1010–1080 Also known as Tunka Manin、Tunkamanin、通卡曼宁

Tunka Manin (c. 1010–1080s), ruler of West Africa's Ghana Empire, succeeding his uncle Bassi around 1062 and reigning at the empire's height;…

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  1. c. 1010–1062Kumbi Saleh · Ghana EmpireTunka Manin was born into the Ghana royal family, nephew of the previous king Bassi, receiving training in ruling traditions at the imperial court in preparation for succession.
  2. c. 1062–1080Kumbi Saleh · Ghana EmpireAfter acceding he maintained the empire's control over the gold and salt trade, with court wealth and army size reaching their peak; around 1076 Almoravid forces invaded from the north, dealing a heavy blow to the empire's northwestern trade routes.

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