Ngoni Kingdom
1815–1848 state in southern Africa
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The Ngoni Kingdom, sometimes referred to as the Ngoni Empire or the Kingdom of Ngoni, is a monarchy in Southern Africa[1] that started in 1815 when some of the Nguni of South Africa broke away from the Zulu Kingdom[2] and escaped to Malawi and Zambia.[3]
Kingdom of Ngoni | |
|---|---|
| Common languages | |
| Religion | Ngoni religion |
| Government | Monarchy |
| Area | |
| 1815 | 25,900 km2 (10,000 sq mi) |
| Currency | Cattle |
| Today part of | Malawi |
History
Chaka leadership
The Ngoni kingdom began during the reign of Chaka, the Zulu king, which marked the beginning of a dark chapter in African history. His brief rule of seven or eight years was characterized by unprecedented bloodshed, displacement, and devastation. The violence and chaos he unleashed had far-reaching consequences, affecting countless tribes and communities. [4][5]