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Answer:
a person who has become rich through ruthless and unscrupulous business practices
Explanation:

CORRECT ORDER:-
The kingdom of Mali loses some of its power.
Askia Muhammad becomes the ruler of Songhai.
Songhai conquers Timbuktu and controls trade activities.
Timbuktu booms with trade.
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