Polity Kingdom of Mpororo

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Was one of the precolonial African Great Lakes Kingdoms.

Establishment

  • January 1651: The Kingdom of Mpororo was founded in 1650 by King Ruhinda, who established his rule over Southwest Uganda, including Rukungiri and Kitwe. The kingdom played a significant role in the region's history and culture.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • January 1753: The Kingdom of Mpororo split into six states.
  • January 1801: Establishment of the Kingdom of Kiga.

Disestablishment

  • January 1901: Uganda was made into a British protectorate at the end of the 19th century. Prior to this, the region was divided between several closely related kingdoms.

Selected Sources

  • Briggs, P. / Roberts, A. (2016): Uganda - the Bradt Travel Guide, Chesham (UK), p. 14