Sundiata Keita founded the empire around  1230 CE after rebelling against unfair trade restrictions under the Kingdom of Sosso; the  Mali Empire centralized its government around a king – they believed the king had mystical  qualities, which helped inspire loyalty.

Sundiata Keita 在反抗索索王国的不公平贸易限制后，于公元 1230 年左右建立了帝国；马里帝国将其政府集中在国王周围——他们相信国王具有神秘的品质，这有助于激发忠诚度。