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Gaza Empire

1824 – 1895 CE · about 71 years

The Gaza Empire was a Nguni state in what is now southern Mozambique and Zimbabwe, founded by Soshangane during the upheavals of the Mfecane. It raided and taxed the surrounding peoples. Portugal defeated its last ruler, Gungunhana, in 1895.

Key facts

Dates1824 – 1895 CE
RegionEast, Central & Southern Africa
ContinentAfrica
CapitalMandlakazi
FounderSoshangane
Religion(s)Traditional African religion

Before & after

Followed by

Portuguese Empire

Sources

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