The world’s richest man in history was wealthier than any billionaire today

Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire, amassed immense wealth through gold and strategic trade, becoming history's richest person. His pilgrimage to Mecca, though extravagant, caused economic instability in Cairo. Musa invested heavily in education and architecture, transforming Timbuktu into a renowned center of learning, solidifying his legacy despite the empire's later decline.

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