Polity Mangbetu

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Was a precolonial chiefdom or kingdom in modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Establishment

  • January 1751: Foundation of Mangbetu Kingdom.

Chronology

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1. Military Campaigns of Muhammad Ali

Wars that saw the partecipation of Muhammad Ali Pasha, the Wali of Egypt.

1.1. Egyptian conquest of Sudan

Were a series of military expeditions of the nominally Ottoman Eyalet of Egypt in Sudan that resulted in the annexion of the region.

  • December 1881: In November 1881, the territory of Mangbetu was occupied by the Egyptian Khedivate.
  • January 1884: The Egyptians leave Mangbetu.

2. Further events (Unrelated to Any War)

  • January 1884: The Egyptians leave Mangbetu.
  • November 1885: By the end of 1885 Mangbetu became part of Congo.

Disestablishment

  • November 1885: By the end of 1885 Mangbetu became part of Congo.