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Kingdom of Ankole

c. 1478 – 1967 CE · about 489 years approximate dates

Ankole was a traditional Bantu kingdom in south-western Uganda, east of Lake Edward. It lasted from the 15th century until 1967. Its capital was Mbarara.

Key facts

Datesc. 1478 – 1967 CE
RegionEast, Central & Southern Africa
ContinentAfrica
CapitalMbarara
Religion(s)African traditional religion

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.