How did the Mali Empire come to an end?

Responses

Rulers lost control of Gao.

Rulers lost control of Gao.

They were conquered by Axum.

They were conquered by Axum.

Ghana took over their territory.

Ghana took over their territory.

Sundiata was captured by Mansa Musa.

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The Mali Empire gradually weakened due to internal strife, succession disputes, and external pressures from neighboring empires. It eventually fell apart and fragmented into smaller kingdoms and states in the 15th century.
IDC, just pick one
The Mali Empire came to an end when rulers lost control of Gao.