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<div>Ghana '''Tunka Manin''' (1010 - 1078) was a ruler of the [[Ghana Empire]] who reigned from 1062 to 1076 [[Common Era|C.E.]]<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_state_leaders_in_1076]</ref> Preceded by [[Bassi (Ghana)|Bassi]], Menin was the last ruler of the Ghana Empire. <br />
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Manin successfully held off the [[Almoravid dynasty|Almoravid]] attacks on the Ghana Empire, and even expanded it farther. [[Al-Bakri]] noted that Manin controlled some 200,000 warriors.<ref>[http://www.globaled.org/nyworld/materials/african2.html Early African Empires and their Global Connections<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> However, in 1076, the Almoravids succeeded in destroying the capitol of [[Kumbi Saleh]] and therefore taking over rule of the former empire. <br />
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Manin is renowned for his involvement with the local communities, and also for his success economically, as he increased trade, especially that of [[salt]], greatly within the empire. Menin is said to have surrounded himself with an air of divinity and magic, which he used to motivate his people to protect him well.<ref>[http://www.bookrags.com/history/west-african-kingdoms-social-class-and-economy/sub9.html West African Kingdoms 500-1590: Social Class and Economy History: Tunka Menin | World Eras<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Menin was known to display his wealth by decking himself out in gold, ivory, and other precious materials.{{Fact|date=October 2007} i love shoefreaaak!}<br />
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