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Season 6 Episode 10: The Mahdali Coup

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Hassan ibn Talut seized Kilwa by force, ending the Shirazi dynasty's centuries-long rule in a dramatic military coup.

This episode explores the Mahdali coup in 14th-century Kilwa, where Hassan ibn Talut violently overthrew the long-ruling Shirazi dynasty, marking a major political shift. It delves into the coup's causes, including Kilwa's stagnation and the Mahdali's Yemeni origins, and examines the resulting economic revival and religious legitimacy challenges.

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