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Basutoland
Basutoland was the British colony formed from the Basotho kingdom built by Moshoeshoe I, who sought British protection from Boer expansion. It remained separate from South Africa. It became independent as the Kingdom of Lesotho in 1966.
Key facts
| Dates | 1884 – 1966 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Type | British colony (Basotho kingdom) |
| Capital | Maseru |
| Religion(s) | Christianity, Traditional African religion |
Sources
Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.