Event Dembos War (1872-1873)

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Was a revolt against Portuguese rule in Angola.

Chronology

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  • January 1872: The 1873 abolition of increased dizimo (African hut tax) was a direct, if belated, response to African rebellions against it, especially the Dembos War (1872-73). This was neither the first nor would it be the last time Portugal responded to rebellion.