Baixa de Cassanje

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Baixa de Cassanje (also called Baixa de Kassanje) is a kingdom in Angola.[1] Kambamba Kulaxingo was its king until his death in 2006.[2]

History

The region of Baixa de Cassanje, in the district of Malanje, Portuguese Angola, before independence in 1975, was an important cotton producing area.[3] The January 4, 1961 Baixa de Cassanje revolt is considered a trigger for the Angolan War of Independence (1961-1974), which however was being prepared by several pro-independence guerrillas in neighbouring African countries under support of world powers such as the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Angola: January 4 Uprising Triggered Liberation Struggle - Historian" (HTML). Angola Press Agency via allAfrica. 2008. http://allafrica.com/stories/200801040382.html. Retrieved 2008-01-04. 
  2. ^ W. Martin, James (2004). Historical Dictionary of Angola. p. 82. 
  3. ^ Baixa de Cassange, images of Baixa do cassanje, Portuguese Angola before 1975.