Farakou Massa
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Farakou was historically the seat of a minor kingdom, one of 12 making up the province of Kala under the Mali and Songhai Empires. According to legend, the first king was a woman.Template:Sfn In 1599 the mansa of Farakou joined the Mali emperor in his disastrous assault on Djenne, the only Kala kingdom to do so besides N'Goa.Template:Sfn In 1644 the king of Farakou joined a Arma invasion of the Sultanate of Massina, and the following year was sacked by Bambara marauders.Template:Sfn
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