Season 6 Episode 5: Make Way for Prince Ali - The Mysterious Kilwa

Season 6 Episode 5: Make Way for Prince Ali - The Mysterious Kilwa Chronicle

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It seems unlikely that he had 75 golden camels, but it's hard to say much else about Prince Ali of Shiraz. This historical figure has semi-historical origins, attested to in a mysterious document known as the "Kilwa Chronicle." In today's episode, we assess various interpretations of the Kilwa Chronicle, as well as the Sultanate's origins.

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