Answer:
Empress Theodora.
Explanation:
Theodora (497-548) was a higly influential figure in the emperor´s court. Her intelligence and political skills helped her win husband Justinian´s trust and admiration. She used power to promote her own interests through social and religious policies. She is seen as the most powerful woman in the history of Byzantium.
I believe you are refering to the Caravan raids which were done by people of the islamic faith.
In total there were 11 total raids
the purpose of these raids was to plunder these people of all there riches
they were believed to have been told by Allah(the higher power of the Islamic faith) to go forth and plunder these people of there riches
Isolating your self from others
