Magha | |
Reign: | 1390 – 1400 |
Succession: | Mansa of Mali |
Predecessor: | Sandaki |
Successor: | Musa III |
Death Place: | Mali Empire |
Dynasty: | Keita |
Religion: | Islam |
Maghan III, also known as Mahmud I, was mansa of the Mali Empire from 1390 to about 1400. He assumed the throne after killing the usurper Sandaki, who had ruled for only two years. He came from the 'pagan lands' to the south of the empire, and claimed to be descended from Mansa Qu.[1]