Explain why the geography of Rome added to its power and influence on the Mediterranean.

The Roman population grew quickly, thanks to surplus production of grains, olives and other crops. The extra population later helped Rome's military expansion by providing a large supply of troops. The surplus also helped Rome to establish trade ties with other Mediterranean powers, enhancing the city's economic might.

Explanation:

Because if the Mujahideen were fighting in Metikot, many more Sikh fighters would have been killed. ... Thus he was killed and his body could not be identified by the Mujahideen. For this reason, even after a long time, the remaining Mujahideen could not believe that the death of Syed Ahmad Barelvi was true.