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Apr 2, 1000
Kilwa's Trade
They traded many products like jewelry, porcelain, spices, gold, and iron. -
Mar 29, 1200
Muslims
Kilwas adopted the Muslim religion. -
Apr 2, 1200
Controlling Trade
By this time, the Kilwas controlled the trade from Sofala to the south. -
Apr 2, 1310
Constructions
Architectural constructions, elaborations of the Great Mosque and the construction of the market complexes. -
Mar 29, 1331
Outside World Discovers Kilwa
A Moroccan, Abu Abdullahi Ibn Batuta, went to Kilwa, and that is when it was discovered by the outside world. -
Apr 2, 1505
Decline of Kilwa
Portuguese, lead by Vasco da Gama, threatened to attack the city unless a tribute was paid. They decided that they wanted Kilwa's prosperity for themselves and took the island by force. -
Apr 2, 1505
A New Rule in Control
Franscico de Almeido takes control of the island. -
Apr 2, 1512
Kilwa Liberated
An Arab mercenary and his troops liberated Kilwa from the Portuguese. -
The New Rulers of Zanzibar
Under the rule of Omani rulers of Zanzibar. -
Earliest Inhabitants of Kilwa
This is the suspected date of the earliest time people have inhabited Kilwa. -
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Kilwa Timespan
