Kilwa Sultanate

The Kilwa Sultanate was a sultanate, centered at Kilwa, whose authority, at its height, stretched over the entire length of the Swahili Coast. According to the legend, it was founded in the 10th century by Ali ibn al-Hassan Shirazi, a Persian prince of Shiraz.

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Which happened first?

• Kilwa Sultanate began 2 years before Duchy of Lorraine
• Kilwa Sultanate began 2 years before Lower Lotharingia
• Kilwa Sultanate began 5 years before Holy Roman Empire
• Kilwa Sultanate began 5 years before Ghaznavid Empire
• Kilwa Sultanate began 6 years before County of Luxembourg

Timeline

1. Kilwa Sultanate (this page)957–1513
2. Duchy of Lorraine959–1766
3. Lower Lotharingia959–1190
4. Ghaznavid Empire962–1187
5. Holy Roman EmpireFebruary 2, AD 962 – August 6, 1806
6. County of Luxembourg963–1354

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