There is complete security in their country. neither traveler nor inhabitant in it has anything to fear from robbers or men of violence. they do not confiscate the property of any white man who dies in their country, even if it be uncounted wealth. on the contrary, they give it into the charge of some trustworthy person among the whites, until their rightful heir takes possession of it. they are careful to observe the hours of prayer, and assiduous in attending them in congregations and in bringing up their children to them. - ibn battuta "travels in asia and africa," 1325-1354 using the prompt, which explains why timbuktu became such an important urban center in the mali kingdom? a) advanced weaponry