History of Africa

Season 6 Episode 15: The Unstable 15th Century part 2: Emir Muhammad the Powerful

May 19, 2025·20 min
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After decades of civil strife and conflict, a powerful leader finally emerges in Kilwa Kisiwani as the 14th century reached its climax. With the power of the sultanate waning, a powerful judge named Muhammad Al Kawab asserts himself as the true power behind the throne. The age of powerful monarchs is over, and Kilwa's era as an oligarchy begins.

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