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Kilwa Sultanate
The Kilwa Sultanate was a Swahili trading state on the East African coast, controlling the gold trade from the south. Its island capital had a great mosque and palace. It was sacked by the Portuguese in 1505.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 957 CE – 1513 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Kilwa Kisiwani |
| Founder | Ali ibn al-Hassan Shirazi |
| Religion(s) | Sunni Islam |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.