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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,” (15[1])princely (15[1])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 (10[1])al-Sahili. This empire’s legendarily disabled (10[1])founder defeated Sumanguru (10[1])Kante at the Battle of Kirina. For 10 points, name this empire founded by Sundiata Keita and later ruled by Mansa Musa. ■END■

ANSWER: Mali Empire (The first line refers to the Manden charter.)
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Edward KimJohns CreekMilton4415
Adhrit YadavLambertGeorgia Tech D4515
Jeffrey XuGeorgia Tech AGeorgia Tech C8610
Samanyu BhupalamInnovation Academy BMississippi State9110
Shaun IyerInnovation Academy AGeorgia Tech B9410

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