Season 6 Episode 11: The Father of Gifts
History of Africa

Season 6 Episode 11: The Father of Gifts

B2Upper-intermediateFebruary 24, 202521 min
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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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Hello everyone, and welcome back to the History of Africa podcast. I'm your host, Andy. In our last episode, the seemingly politically indestructible Shirazadainasty lost control of Kiilakisihani permanently this time.

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After a Zanzabari prince named Hassanibin Palut invaded the island and declared himself the new Sultan. However, while the Shirazadainasty had lost control of the island, they weren't going to let it slip away from them so easily.

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Today, the chaotic early reign of the Mach D'Alies gives way to the rise, the most famous leader Kielwa will ever have. Season 6 Episode 11, The Father of Gifts By the end of Hassanibin Talut's reign, he had certainly done a lot to transform the kingdom he had usurt.

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