Mansa Musa ruled the Mali Empire in the early 14th century at the height of the West African kingdom's power. The emperor controlled as much as 80% of the global gold supply and wowed the medieval world with an epic pilgrimage to Mecca, travelling with an entourage of thousands and giving out enormous quantities of the precious metal along the way.

Widely regarded as the richest person of all time, his wealth is the stuff of legend. But what was he really worth and how does he compare to today's super-rich? Read on to discover the incredible truth about Mansa Musa and his fortune.

All dollar amounts in US dollars