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KING TUNKIN MANIN
OVERVIEW
Tunka Manin (1010–1078) was a ruler of the Ghana Empire who reigned from 1062 AD to 1076 AD preceded by Ghana Bassi, Manin was the last ruler of the Ghana Empire before the Almoravid conquest. Accounts of Tunka Manin come from al-Bakhri, a visitor to the China kingdom who described him as a "lover of justice and favorable to Muslims". Manin inherited his throne from his mother, brother, King Basi, and as King, he was the chief decision-maker. Manin settled disputes and ordeals and also had ministers who collected taxes and made laws. During his reign, he controlled numerous warriors that were tasked with defending the kingdom.
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