They controlled the trade in Ghana to retain their power
Ghana gain its wealth through trade. Traders that traveled through its territories had to pay taxes for the goods they sold. Ghana made its fortune in Africa. They used it to expand their army's and to expand the kingdom. The armies conquered neighboring lands and brought more and more wealth to the kingdom.
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Because Kanauj was considered the symbol of power and sovereignty of north India.Control of Kanauj also implied the control the upper gangetic valley and its rich resources in trade and culture.So Indian rulers fought.
to take over the trade so they could be rich
The rulers wanted to control Kannauj and the Ganga Valley because of their strategic location at the crossroads of important trade routes, their fertile lands for agriculture, and the wealth and resources they provided. Gaining control over these regions allowed rulers to consolidate power, increase wealth, and strengthen their influence over trade and political alliances.
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Ghana's ruler imposed taxes on all the gold and salt passing through his kingdom.
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Trade made Great Zimbabwe's rulers wealthy and powerful.
Both the kingdoms of Ghana and Mali thrived in West Africa during the medieval period and were known for their wealth, particularly from the trade of gold and salt. They both established extensive trade networks that connected them to other regions, facilitating cultural exchange and economic prosperity. Additionally, both kingdoms utilized a similar political structure, with powerful rulers who maintained control over trade routes and promoted Islam as a unifying religion among their subjects.
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