Medieval era · 1235
Battle of Kirina
The Battle of Kirina, also known as the Battle of Krina or siege of Karina (c. 1235), was a confrontation between Sosso king Sumanguru Kanté and Mandinka prince Sundiata Keita. Sundiata Keita's forces roundly defeated those of Sumanguru Kanté, guaranteeing the pre-eminence of Keita's new Mali Empire over West Africa.
- When
- 1235
- Where
- Koulikoro Region
- Era
- Medieval
Topics
Before and after
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