ANCIENT KINGS OF ANGOLA.

ANCIENT KINGS OF ANGOLA.

Angola has a rich history that dates back centuries, and several ancient kings have played important roles in shaping the country’s development. Some of the most notable include:

• Ngola Kiluanji Kia Samba, also known as “King Kiluanji,” who ruled from 1656 to 1666 and is credited with expanding the power and influence of the Kingdom of Ndongo.
• Ngola Mbande, who ruled the Kingdom of Ndongo in the early 17th century and is known for his resistance to Portuguese colonialism.
• Ngola Kanini, who ruled the Kingdom of Ndongo from the mid-17th to the early 18th centuries and was known for his successful military campaigns against the Portuguese.
• Ngola Kaumbi a Nzinga, who ruled the Kingdom of Matamba from 1624 to 1657 and is celebrated as a powerful and fearless queen who led successful military campaigns against the Portuguese.

These kings and queens played a significant role in shaping the history and culture of Angola and are still revered in Angolan history and folklore today.

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