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The Portuguese Maritime Republic of Kilwa
In this episode of The History of Portugal, Lucas and Luna explore Portugal's brief but transformative occupation of Kilwa, a wealthy Swahili city-state on the East African coast. Discover how Vasco da Gama's 1498 arrival sparked a decade of intrigue, culminating in the 1505 sacking and fortification of Kilwa by Dom Francisco de Almeida. Learn about the ruler Muhammad al-Anfani, the construction of Fort Santiago, the Portuguese attempts to control the gold and ivory trade, and the eventual collapse of their influence. This episode also touches on the broader pattern of Portuguese…
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