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Kingdom of Rwanda
The Kingdom of Rwanda was a central African monarchy whose kings (mwami) expanded it from a small state into a centralised kingdom in the Great Lakes region. It became part of German East Africa and then a Belgian mandate. The monarchy was abolished in 1961.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1650 – 1961 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Nyanza |
| Founder | Ruganzu I Bwimba |
| Religion(s) | Traditional African religion, Christianity |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.