East, Central & Southern AfricaAfrica

Kingdom of Butua (Torwa dynasty)

Also known as Butwa, Torwa

c. 1425 – c. 1683 CE · about 258 years approximate dates

Butua was a Kalanga kingdom in south-western Zimbabwe, famed as a source of gold for Arab and Portuguese traders. The Torwa dynasty at Khami rose in the 15th century as Great Zimbabwe declined, alongside Mutapa. It was succeeded by the Rozvi Empire.

Key facts

Dates	c. 1425 – c. 1683 CE
Region	East, Central & Southern Africa
Continent	Africa
Capital	Khami
Religion(s)	Kalanga religion

Before & after

Preceded by

Kingdom of Zimbabwe

Followed by

Rozvi Empire

Sources

Wikipedia – Kingdom of Butua

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