1235 AD
Battle of Kirina
Sundiata Keita defeated Sosso forces at Kirina, paving the way for Mali's empire.
- Time period
- 1235 AD
- Region
- Mali
- Theme
- Military
- Civilization
- Mali Empire
The Battle of Kirina took place around 1235 in present-day Mali. Mandinka prince Sundiata Keita led a coalition against Sosso king Sumanguru Kanté. Sundiata's victory helped establish the Mali Empire and reshape power in West Africa.