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A set of 44 articles sometimes identified as this empire’s constitution is divided into sections on social organization, goods, preserving nature, and final disposals. The formerly enslaved usurper Sakura possibly saved this empire from a political crisis. This empire distinguished between military “carriers of quivers,” princely clans, and “wielders of energy.” The towns that united before the founding of this empire came to be known as its (*) “Twelve Doors.” Architectural works built under this empire like the Djinguereber Mosque have traditionally been credited to the Sufi poet al-Sahili. (-5[1])This empire’s legendarily disabled founder defeated (10[1])Sumanguru (-5[1])Kante at the Battle of Kirina. (10[2])For 10 points, name this empire founded by Sundiata Keita and later ruled (10[1])by Mansa Musa. ■END■ (10[2])

ANSWER: Mali Empire (The first line refers to the Manden charter.)
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