Kabarega
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Kabarega was the last ruler of the East African kingdom of Bunyoro, which existed from the 16th to the 19th century in present-day Uganda. Bunyoro was established by northern invaders who ruled over the Bantu-speaking agriculturalists. The kingdom expanded until around 1800, when it began losing territory to its neighbor, Buganda. Kabarega was eventually deposed by the British in 1894, who favored Buganda, and Bunyoro was absorbed into the British protectorate in 1896. Kabarega had previously gained power with the aid of guns from enslavers, highlighting the complex political landscape of the region during his rule.12
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Bunyoro’s last ruler, Kabarega, was deposed in 1894 by the British, who favoured Buganda; the kingdom was absorbed into the British protectorate in 1896.
Read MoreBunyoro’s last ruler, Kabarega, was deposed in 1894 by the British, who favoured Buganda; the kingdom was absorbed into the British protectorate in 1896.
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UgandaThe Uganda ProtectorateBuganda was also threatened by Kabarega, the ruler of Bunyoro, but a military expedition in 1894 deprived him of his headquarters and made him a refugee for the rest of his career in Uganda. Two years later the protectorate included Bunyoro, Toro, Ankole, and Busoga, and treaties were also made…
Read MoreBuganda was also threatened by Kabarega, the ruler of Bunyoro, but a military expedition in 1894 deprived him of his headquarters and made him a refugee for the rest of his career in Uganda. Two years later the protectorate included Bunyoro, Toro, Ankole, and Busoga, and treaties were also made…
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