- Located off of Swahili Coast in present-day Tanzania
- When he visited, was quickly developing into center of trade
- In late thirteenth century, Mahdali dynasty took over island
- By conquering nearby ports, had monopoly over gold trade
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- One of the finest and most substantially built towns
- Buildings made of wood, roofed with reeds, rains are frequent
- People engage in jihad, righteous struggle for religion
- For the most part, people are religious and upright
- Sultan was Abu’l-Muzzafar Hasan, also known as Abu’l-Mawahib
- Gave multitude of gifts and acts of generosity
- Engaged frequently in raids of land of Zinj people
- Man of great humility, sits and eats with poor brethren
- Greatly respects men of religion and noble descent