Battle of Jenné

Not to be confused with First Battle of Jenné or Second Battle of Jenné.
Battle of Jenné

Map of the Pashalik of Timbuktu (striped) as part of Morocco, late 16th century
DateApril 26, 1599
Location
Djenné, Mali
13°54′N 4°33′W / 13.9°N 4.55°W / 13.9; -4.55
Result Moroccan Victory
Belligerents
Mali Empire
Commanders and leaders
Mansa Mahmud IV Governor Sayyid Mansur
Qa’id al-Mustafa al-Fil
Qa’id Ali bin Abd Allah al-Tilimsani
Jenne-koi Muhammad Kinba bin Isma’il
Hammad Amina of Masina
Bukar of Kala
Strength
Mandinka infantry and cavalry armed with lance and bow
Bamana infantry and cavalry armed with lance and bow		 Moroccan infantry armed with arquebus
Mandinka infantry and cavalry armed with lance and bow
Casualties and losses
Unknown but substantial Unknown
Location within Mali
Battle of Jenné (Africa)

The Battle of Jenné was a military engagement between forces of the Mali Empire and the Moroccan Pashalik of Timbuktu.

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