Yuhi IV Gahindiro

Yuhi IV Gahindiro
Mwami (King)
Reign 1746–1802
Dynasty Nyiginya-Hindiro dynasty
Father Mibambwe III Mutabazi Sentabyo
Mother Nyiramibambwe Nyabadaha
Died 1802

Yuhi IV Gahindiro was the King of Rwanda from 1746 to 1802. He was the head of Bahindiro clan. Father of Mutara II Rwogera. His reign is remembered in Rwandan history as the most peaceful. He died with no blood on his hands. His other recorded children were Nyirindekwe, Nkusi, Rubega, Rwanyanya(Rwanyonga), Rwayega, Rwabika, Nyabigondo, Nkoronko, Mutijima, Nyamashara, Rubamburamanzi, Mashara and Urujene.[1] Yuhi IV died of old age.

Regnal titles
Preceded by
Mibambwe III Mutabazi II Sentabyo of Rwanda
King of Rwanda
1746–1802
Succeeded by
Mutara II Rwogera of Rwanda

References

  1. Leon Delmas