Macwa of Nkore
| Macwa of Nkore | |
|---|---|
| Omugabe of Nkore | |
| Reign | 1727–1755 |
| Predecessor | Ntare IV of Nkore |
| Successor | Rwabirere, Karara I, Karaiga, Kahaya I (joint rule) |
| Born | Unknown |
| Died | 1755 |
| Burial | Nkore (exact location unknown) |
| Father | Unknown |
| Mother | Unknown |
| Religion | Traditional African religion |
Macwa of Nkore was the Omugabe (king) of Nkore, a traditional Bantu Kingdom in present-day southwestern Uganda. He reigned from 1727 to 1755.[1] He succeeded Ntare IV of Nkore ( Ntare IV Kitabanyoro) upon the latter's death.[2]
He belonged to the Bahinda clan, the royal lineage of Nkore that claimed descent from Ruhinda, the kingdom's founder.[3][4] He ruled during a period of consolidation for the kingdom before later periods of expansion.[5]
DEATH
[edit]Macwa died in 1755, marking the end of a reign that lasted approximately 28 years. Contemporary records describing the circumstances or the cause of his death have not survived, and later historical traditions don't provide definitive account. Following his death, the succession to the throne was contested, with Rwabirere Karara I, Karaiga, and Kahaya I associated with the subsquent transition of Power in Nkore.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Stewart, John (1989). African States and Rulers. London: McFarland. p. 201. ISBN 0-89950-390-X.
- ↑ kenlinktours (2024-12-21). "The Ankole Kingdom Palace – Obugabe Bw"Ankole Untold Story". Kenlink Tours. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ↑ "Clans of Ankole". KITARA FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM. 2020-05-28. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- 1 2 Reid, Andrew; Robertshaw, Peter (1987-01-01). "A New Look at Ankole Capital Sites". Azania: Archaeological Research in Africa. 22 (1): 83–88. doi:10.1080/00672708709511383. ISSN 0067-270X.
- ↑ "Nkore History | Nkore (Ankole) History Timeline". western-uganda.net. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
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