Tiramakhan Traore  Tiramakhan Traore (variations : "Tiramakhan Traoré" or Tirimakhan Trawally) was a 13th-century general in the Mali Empire who served under Sunjata Keita. Traore expanded the power of Mali westward and set up the Kabu Empire. In his conquest of Kaabu, he is reported to have defeated the Bainuk king — Kikikor and annexed his state. The Guelowar royal family including the royal family of Kaabu prior to their defeat at the Battle of Kansala claim descent to Tiramakhan Traore.