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Shangali
Shangali or Mangi Shangali Ndesserua Kombe (c.1870s–1950s), also called Mangi Shangali of Machame (''Mangi Shangali'' in Kichagga; ''Mfalme Shangali'' in Swahili), was a well-known monarch of the Chaga in the second half of the 19th century. He was the son of Mangi Ndesserua of Machame and a king of the Chagga. ''Mangi'' means king in Kichagga. Rise and reign Shangali was Nuya of Machame's firstborn child. When Shangali's brother Mangi Ngamini went into exile in 1889, his mother and his uncle Nassua became his regents after his half-brother Mangi Ngamini's exile in 1889. Shagali was introduced as the Mangi of Machame in August 1890. Legend has it that Nagamini was never the true Mangi because Ndesserua had willed the kingdom to him when he looked into the baby's face upon seeing signs of his own blood when Shangali was born. This story has been handed down generations. Shangali was recognized as chief in 1890, primarily due to the practical assistance of Mangi Sina as well as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ngulelo
Ngulelo or Mangi Ngulelo Ndesserua Kombe (c.1865s–1960s), also known as Mangi Ngulelo of Machame ("''Mangi Ngulelo''" in Kichagga; ''Mfalme Ngulelo'' in Swahili), was a prominent king of the Chaga of the Machame Kingdom during the latter part of the 1800s. His father was Mangi Ndesserua of Machame. ''Mangi'' means king in Kichagga. Reign Ngulelo ascended to the position of Mangi of Machame with a clear understanding of his role: to temporarily occupy the chiefdom until Shangali could safely reclaim it. Ngulelo was known for his pragmatic outlook, having been born to one of Ndesserua's middle wives, named Makunde, who was a sister to Mangi Marealle. By the late 1880s, Ngulelo had reached adulthood and, under different circumstances—specifically, had his half-brother Mangi Ngamini not fled—he might have had a strong claim to the chiefdom. However, the influential Nassua supported the claim of the younger Shangali instead. The Machame throne assumed by Ngulelo in 1901 had b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ngalami
Ngalami or Ngalami Mmari (c. 1865–2 March 1900), also known as Mangi Ngalami of Siha, (''Mangi Ngalami'' in Kichagga), (''Mfalme Ngalami'', in Swahili) of the House of Mmari was one of many kings of the Chagga. He was the king of one of the Chagga states, namely; the Siha Kingdom in what is now modern Siha District of Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Region from the 1880s to 1900. ''Mangi'' means king in Kichagga. Ngalami ruled from the Siha seat of Komboko (Kibong'oto) in the 1880s to 1900 when he was executed in Moshi by the Germans alongside 19 other Chagga, Meru and Arusha leaders. The execution of 19 noblemen and leaders on Friday 2nd of March 1900, included noblemen Thomas Kitimbo Kirenga, Sindato Kiutesha Kiwelu, King Meli of Moshi, King Lolbulu of Meru, King Rawaito of Arusha, King Marai of Arusha, and King Molelia of Kibosho.Ekemode, Gabriel Ogunniyi. “German Rule in North-East Tanzania, 1885–1914." Eprints.soas.ac.uk, 1 Jan. 1973, https://eprints.soas.ac.uk/33905/. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machame
Machame or Kingdom of Machame (''Isarile ya Mashame'' in Chaga languages, Kichagga; ''Ufalme wa Machame'' in Swahili language, Swahili) was a historic sovereign Chagga states, Chagga state located in modern day Machame Kaskazini ward in Hai District of Kilimanjaro Region in Tanzania. Historically, the Machame kingdom was in 1889 referred by Hans Meyer (geographer), Hans Meyer as a great African giant, the kingdom was also the largest and most populous of all the Chagga sovereign states on Mount Kilimanjaro, Kilimanjaro, whose most powerful ruler ''Mangi'' Rengua as early as 1849 was reckoned as a giant African king with influence extending throughout all Chaga people, Chagga states except Rombo. Overview The Machame Kingdom, located within the Kikafu River basin on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, is a historically significant region characterized by its rich cultural heritage and agricultural fertility. This kingdom is distinguished by its unique traditions, customs, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangi Ngamini
Ngamini or Mangi Ngamini Ndesserua Kombe (c.1870–1890s), also called Mangi Ngamini of Machame (''Mangi Ngamini'' in Chaga languages, Kichagga; ''Mfalme Ngamini'' in Swahili language, Swahili), was a well-known monarch of the Chaga people, Chaga in the last half of the 19th century. He was the son of Mangi Ndesserua of Machame and a king of the Chaga people, Chagga. ''Mangi'' means king in Kichagga. Rise to power When Mangi Ngamini ascended to power in the 1870s, he inherited a challenging situation from his father. As the eldest son of Ndesserua's second wife, Kekwe, Ngamini had a legitimate claim to the throne. His half-brother, Makota, the eldest son of Ndesserua's first wife, had been previously disinherited by their father. Kekwe held significant influence, unmatched until Ndesserua's marriage to his youngest wife, Nuya, in his later years. Ngamini's reign lasted approximately ten to fifteen years, concluding by the late 1880s. He is historically noted as a benevolent lead ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuya Of Machame
Nuya or Nuya Lema (c.1856-1954), also known as Nuya of Machame (''Nkamangi Nuya'' in Kichagga; ''Malikia Nuya'' in Swahili) served as the wife of Mangi Ndesserua from the late 1860s to 1871. From 1889 to 1890, she was the regent of her son, Mangi Shangali in Machame Kingdom. Nuya is regarded as one of the most powerful women in Chagga history. Nuya was Ndessrua's last and youngest wife. Nuya was noted for her striking appearance and strong character, comparable to that of Nassua, another influential figure in Ndesserua's life. Together, Nuya and Nassua formed a formidable alliance that garnered respect and admiration within Ndesserua's inner circle. As Ndesserua’s health declined, Nuya gained significant influence, ultimately displacing Kekwe, the mother of Ngamini, who had previously held the position of the most powerful wife. During this period, it was Nuya to whom supplicants would turn, seeking her intercession with Ndesserua to avoid his wrath. Nuya's son, Shangali, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ndesserua
Ndesserua or Mangi Ndesserua Mamkinga Kombe (c.1830s–1861), also called Mangi Ndesserua of Machame (''Mangi Ndeserua'' in Chaga languages, Kichagga; ''Mfalme Ndeserua'' in Swahili language, Swahili), was a well-known monarch of the Chaga people, Chaga in the second half of the 19th century. He was the son of Mangi Mamkinga of Machame and a king of the Chaga people, Chagga. ''Mangi'' means king in Kichagga. Rise and reign By 1861, after the death of Mangi Mamkinga, Ndesserua had already taken power in the mitaa east of the Kikafu River, Kikafu. Described by Karl Klaus von der Decken, von der Decken as a formidable young man, Ndesserua ruled in a precarious position, facing internal family rivalries and external threats. His reign, lasting until at least 1871, was characterized by fear and violence as he resorted to extreme measures, including the execution of his own family members, to consolidate power. Notably, Ndesserua's infamous practice of "killing in peacetime" marked a shi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chagga States
The Chagga States or Chagga Kingdoms also historically referred to as the Chaggaland (''Uchaggani'', in Swahili language, Swahili) were a pre-colonial series of Bantu peoples, Bantu Sovereign state, sovereign states of the Chagga people on Mount Kilimanjaro in modern-day northern Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania. The Chagga kingdoms existed as far back as the 17th century according to oral tradition, a lot of recorded history of the Chagga states was written with the arrival and Colonisation of Africa, colonial occupation of Europeans in the mid to late 19th century. On the mountain, many minor dialects of one language are divided into three main groupings that are defined geographically from west to east: West Kilimanjaro, East Kilimanjaro, and Rombo. One word they all have in common is ''Mangi'', meaning king in Kichagga. The British called them chiefs as they were deemed subjects to the British crown, thereby rendered unequal. After the conquest, substantial social disruption, d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaga People
The Chaga or Chagga () are a Bantu ethnic group from Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania and Arusha Region of Tanzania. They are the third-largest ethnic group in Tanzania. They founded the now former sovereign Chagga states on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro which governed both the current Kilimanjaro and Arusha regions (eastern) of Tanzania. The Chagga people are recognized as one of the economically successful groups in Tanzania. Their relative wealth is attributed to the fertile soil of volcanic Mount Kilimanjaro, which supports intensive agricultural activities. The Chagga have developed a strong work ethic and engaged in trade, contributing to their current economic standing in the country. They are known for historically employing various agricultural techniques, including sophisticated irrigation systems and terracing. Furthermore, they have intensive farming methods for centuries, a tradition that dates back to the time of the Bantu expansion within their historical stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mangi Meli
Meli or Mangi Meli Kiusa bin Rindi Makindara (1866 – 2 March 1900), also known as (Mangi Meli of Moshi), (''Mangi Meli'' in Chaga languages, Kichagga), (''Mfalme Meli'', in Swahili language, Swahili) was a king of the Chaga in Moshi, Tanzania, Moshi, one of the sovereign Chagga states in the late 1890s. ''Mangi'' means king in Kichagga. He was hanged by the Germany, German colonialism, colonial government together with 19 other Chagga, Rwa people, Meru, and Arusha people, Arusha leaders. Thomas Kitimbo Kirenga, Sindato Kiutesha Kiwelu, King Ngalami of Siha, Tanzania, King Lolbulu of Meru, King Rawaito of Arusha, King Marai of Arusha, and King Molelia of Kibosho were among the noblemen on March 1900, 2 March 1900. Rise to power Born in 1866, Mangi Meli was the first child of Mangi Rindi's second marriage to Sesembu, a Kilema noblewoman. Upon Rindi's passing in 1891, which was kept a secret until the succession dispute was settled. The first son of Rindi's first wife, Kirita, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Great Hanging At Old Moshi
The Great Hanging at Old Moshi also known as Great Chagga conspiracy and the hangings of 1900 (''Unyongaji wa viongozi wa jadi pale Old Moshi mwaka 1900'', in Swahili) was a mass execution that took place on March 2, 1900, during the German colonial occupation of Tanzania, 19 suspected Chagga, Arusha, and Meru leaders were publicly hanged and shot in Old Moshi for alleged conspiracy by German Captain Kurt Johannes. Some prominent leaders that were executed were Mangi Ngalami of Siha, Mangi Molelia of Kibosho, Mangi Lobulu of Meru, Mangi Lebanga of Arusha, Rawaito of Arusha, Marai of Arusha, and Mangi Meli of Moshi, Mchili Thomas Kitimbo Kirenga and Mchili Sindato Kiutesha Kiwelu. The mass execution is considered one of the tragic events in Chagga history. Background The event began as a series of rumors. Captain Johannes of the German Military stationed at the Moshi Boma warned the Kibosho Mission of a conspiracy involving the Warusha people of Arusha Juu (modern Arusha) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tanzanian Royalty
Demographic features of the population of Tanzania include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations, and other aspects of the population. The population distribution in Tanzania is extremely uneven. Most people live on the northern border or the eastern coast, with much of the remainder of the country being sparsely populated."Economy", authored by Joseph Lake, in ''Africa South of the Sahara'', edited by Europa Publications and Iain Frame, Routledge, 2013 Density varies from in the Katavi Region to in Dar es Salaam. Approximately 70 percent of the population is rural, although this percentage has been declining since at least 1967. Dar es Salaam is the ''de facto'' capital and largest city. Dodoma, located in the centre of Tanzania, is the ''de jure'' capital, although action to move government buildings to Dodoma has stalled. The population consists of about 125 ethnic groups. The Sukuma, Nyamwezi, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Year Of Birth Uncertain
A year is a unit of time based on how long it takes the Earth to orbit the Sun. In scientific use, the tropical year (approximately 365 solar days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, 45 seconds) and the sidereal year (about 20 minutes longer) are more exact. The modern calendar year, as reckoned according to the Gregorian calendar, approximates the tropical year by using a system of leap years. The term 'year' is also used to indicate other periods of roughly similar duration, such as the lunar year (a roughly 354-day cycle of twelve of the Moon's phasessee lunar calendar), as well as periods loosely associated with the calendar or astronomical year, such as the seasonal year, the fiscal year, the academic year, etc. Due to the Earth's axial tilt, the course of a year sees the passing of the seasons, marked by changes in weather, the hours of daylight, and, consequently, vegetation and soil fertility. In temperate and subpolar regions around the planet, four seasons are g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
