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Bunyoro-Kitara

c. 1550 – 1899 CE · about 349 years approximate dates

Bunyoro-Kitara was a kingdom in western Uganda founded by Rukidi of the Babito dynasty. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms of the Great Lakes region from the 16th to the 19th century. Under Kabalega it resisted British conquest until his capture in 1899.

Key facts

Datesc. 1550 – 1899 CE
RegionEast, Central & Southern Africa
ContinentAfrica
CapitalMasindi
FounderRukidi
Religion(s)Traditional African religion

Note on dates: Founded in the 16th century; it continues today as a traditional kingdom.

Before & after

Followed by

British Empire

Sources

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