Kublai Khan vs Sundiata Keita
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Compare the life timelines of Kublai Khan (1215–1294) and Sundiata Keita (1217–1255) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 38 years, from 1217 to 1255.
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Kublai Khan (1215–1294)
- — Birth of Kublai, grandson of Genghis Khan Verified
- — Given administrative responsibility over northern Chinese territories Verified
- — Conquest of the Kingdom of Dali in Yunnan Verified
- — Proclaimed great khan of the Mongol Empire at Xanadu Verified
- — Establishment of the capital at Dadu (modern Beijing) Verified
- — Proclamation of the Yuan dynasty Verified
- — Failed invasions of Japan Verified
- — Service of Marco Polo at Kublai's court
- — Completion of the conquest of the Song dynasty Verified
- — Death of Kublai Khan in Dadu Verified
Sundiata Keita (1217–1255)
- — Born in the Manding region of West Africa
- — Overcame a childhood disability, according to the Epic of Sundiata
- — Went into exile with his mother and siblings
- — Returned from exile to lead the Manding resistance against the Sosso
- — Defeated Sumanguru Kante at the Battle of Kirina Verified
- — Founded the Mali Empire and took the title of mansa Verified
- — Traditionally credited with proclaiming the Kouroukan Fouga charter
- — Expanded Mali's control over the Niger valley and goldfields Verified
- — Died in circumstances that remain uncertain