Kilwa Sultans initiate a large building programme

Historical Context Note

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Kilwa was an important trading centre and port on the east African coast in the medieval period. It had strong links with commercial developments in Arabia.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "Kilwa Sultans initiate a large building programme". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=9668, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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