Chwa I of Buganda

Ssekabaka Chwa I Nabakka
Kabaka of Buganda
Reign Mid 14th Century
Predecessor Kintu of Buganda
Successor Kimera of Buganda
Spouse 1. Lady Nabukalu
2. Lady Nakku
2. Lady Namagembe
Father Kintu of Buganda
Mother Namasole Nambi Nantuttululu
Born Uganda
Died Late 14th Century
Unknown
Burial Unknown

Chwa I Nabakka was Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda. He reigned during the mid 14th century. He was the 2nd Kabaka of Buganda.

Claim to the throne

He was the son of Kabaka Kato Kintu, the first Kabaka of Buganda, who reigned in the early 14th century. His mother was Nambi Nantuttululu, of the Ngeye Clan. He ascended to the throne following the death of his father.[1] He established his capital at Bigo Hill.

Marital life

He married two wives:

Issue

The final years

Kabaka Chwa I Nabakka abdicated and settled in Magonga. He is said to have disappeared. Up to today, his place of death and burial are unknown.[2] Following his death, there followed a period of Interregnum under the Prime Ministers Walusimbi and his successor, Sebwaana. This period lasted until 1374.[3]

Succession table

Preceded by
Kato Kintu
King of Buganda
mid fourteenth century
Succeeded by
Kimera Walusimbi

See also

References

  1. "The Abalasangeye Dynasty: Kabaka Chwa I Nabakka Winyi Walusimbi". Royalart.Net. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  2. "The History and Life of Kabaka Chwa I Nabakka". Royalark.net. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  3. "Buganda Was Ruled By Regents Between 13xx And 1374". Royalark.net. Retrieved 4 October 2014.

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