 A few leaders would rise up and establish a network of contacts on the main caravan trading stations.It was here that these leaders became responsible for overstating their influence and power and tried to claim special rank and privileges, and it was also here that caravans were offered the services of law and order in return for recognition, munitions, trade goods, and cash.These leaders also offered the Kagura protection against dangerous, armed outsiders who were to kill in order to get supplies and labor.