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In about A.D. 100, the Bantu from west Africa migrated to east Africa. They introduced tools and weapons to the local people who live there. This led to enormous growth to the region. Pg. 365
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In about A.D. 800 a kingdom known as Guana, the Soninke people became weathly and powerful by trading iron and gold in the area of the Sahara. By having iron, the Soninke people made stronger weapons which made it easier to protect their lands. Pg.358
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In 1235 A.D., a conquerer named Sundiata, known as the hungering lion had an army of warriors who defeated the Sossos and other enemies and took over the Ghanaian Empire. He reestablished trade routes making it profitable for the trans Saharan trade and gold.
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In 1526, Babur came to be known by conquering the Delhi Sultanate. He established a line of leaders known as the Mughals. They created the greatest Islamic dynasty known in India. Babur's army was very small but he defeated his enemy by having much better weapons. Babur was also known as a musician, poet, and a writer. Pg.381
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As the Mughals grew, they were able to combine religions and culture into a functioning society. When Babur's son Akbar's great grandson took over, is when Babur's Empire declined. He did not support the same policies as his ancestors, he destroyed Hindu temples, and punished them which caused his empire to rebel with in. Pg. 383
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