Why did Kilwa seize the port of Sofala?

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Why did Kilwa seize the port of Sofala?

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Kilwa had seized the port of Sofala, which was a trading center for gold mined inland. By controlling Sofala, Kilwa was able to con - trol the overseas trade of gold from southern Africa. As a result, Kilwa became the wealthiest, most powerful coastal city-state.