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Factors that led to the decline of Kilwa.

Answer Text:
Factors that led to the decline of Kilwa.
(a) Disruption of the Gold trade/ civil wars among communities.
(b) Dynastic rivalries/ family feuds.
(c) Series of rebellions among some of the towns.
(d) Conquest by the Portuguese who even burnt the towns.
(e) Resentment of the locals to the intruders.