Ovimbundu kingdoms
Ovimbundu kingdoms was a state in Lower Congo and Angola (Central and Southern Africa) that lasted from c. 1600 to 1902 CE, about 302 years. Its people spoke Bantu languages (Kongo, Shona, Zulu, Swahili, Luba, Ganda).
Kingdoms of the central Angolan highlands such as Bailundo and Bié ran long-distance caravans for slaves, wax, ivory and rubber. Portugal crushed the Bailundo revolt of 1902 and ended their independence.
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Facts
- Dates
- c. 1600 to 1902 CE
- Duration
- 302 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Lower Congo and Angola, Central and Southern Africa
- Language family
- Bantu
- Capital
- Bailundo, Bié
Events in Central and Southern Africa during its time
- Founding of Cape Town
- Battle of Mbwila
- Omanis take Fort Jesus
- Shaka becomes Zulu king
- The Great Trek begins
- Battle of Isandlwana
- Berlin Conference ends
- Witwatersrand gold rush
Neighbours in Central and Southern Africa
- Swahili city-states
- Kingdom of Kongo
- Zulu Kingdom
- Congo Free State
- Kingdom of Buganda
- Bunyoro-Kitara
- Portuguese Mozambique
- Portuguese Angola
- Mutapa Empire
- Luba Empire
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Republic of Venice
- Holy Roman Empire
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Ottoman Empire
- Ottoman Empire
- Portuguese Empire
- Mali Empire
- Ayutthaya Kingdom
- Mughal Empire
- Portuguese Brazil
Questions
When did Ovimbundu kingdoms exist?
c. 1600 to 1902 CE, about 302 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.
Where was Ovimbundu kingdoms?
Lower Congo and Angola, in Central and Southern Africa. Its capital was Bailundo, Bié.
What language did Ovimbundu kingdoms speak?
Bantu. This family includes Kongo, Shona, Zulu, Swahili, Luba, Ganda.