Macwa of Nkore
Omugabe of Nkore
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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]
Reign1727–1755
PredecessorNtare IV of Nkore
SuccessorRwabirere, Karara I, Karaiga, Kahaya I (joint rule)
BornUnknown
| 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 |
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]
