Gao (mansa)

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Gao was Mansa of the Mali Empire from 1300 to 1305.

Son of legendary founder Sundiata Keita, Gao assumed the throne following the murder of the usurper Sakura on Sakura's return from the hajj. He ruled until 1305, when he was succeed by his son Mohammed ibn Gao.

Preceded by
Sakura
Mansa of the Mali Empire
13001305
Succeeded by
Mohammed ibn Gao