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A set of 44 articles sometimes identified as this empire’s constitution is divided into sections (15[1])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, (15[2])and “wielders of energy.” The towns that united before the founding of this empire came to be known as its (*) “Twelve Doors.” (10[1])Architectural (10[1])works built under this empire like the Djinguereber Mosque have traditionally been credited to the Sufi poet al-Sahili. This empire’s legendarily disabled founder defeated Sumanguru 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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