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• Season 6 Episode 11: The Father of Gifts

  Every historic civilization has one or two famous leaders who rise above all others in their fame and prestige. Kilwa's most famous ruler was certainly Abu al Mawahib, the Father of Gifts.

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  21:29
• Season 6 Episode 10: The Mahdali Coup

  The Sultanate of Kilwa influenced Zanzibar. Today, Zanzibar influences Kilwa back.

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  20:54
• Season 6 Episode 9: The height of the Shirazi Dynasty

  In today's episode, we examine the height of the Shirazi Dynasty - with Kilwa's absorption of several nearby islands and territories, as well as the transformation of Kilwa from an island of wooden buildings to an island of coral limestone structures.

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  30:16
• Season 6 Episode 8: The Age of Rebellions

  The 11th century: a period of tumult in Kilwa's history. The sultanate overthrows the yoke of the Xanga, only to find that this rebellion is not the last.

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  20:46
• Season 6 Episode 7: Kilwa is Conquered

  In today's episode, a mysterious conqueror from the mainland captures the island of Kilwa. In this episode, we examine the story of the matata mandalin, and the mysterious kingdom of Xanga, a mysterious great power that brought the nascent kingdom of Kilwa to its knees.

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