In the period from circa 1200 to circa 1450, governments responded to a variety of internal and external factors in order to develop administrative institutions and exercise power.

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It is true that in the period from circa 1200 to circa 1450, governments responded to a variety of internal and external factors in order to develop administrative institutions and exercise power.

The best examples of this situation during that period can be found in Africa and Asia.

Let's put an example. The Mali Empire in Africa.

This great African Empire controlled part of the western territory of the continent. It started in 1235 and the first ruler was Sundiata Keita. The Empire was part of modern-day Guinea, Mali, Somalia, and Mauritania.