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Bunyoro and the British: a reappraisal of the decline and fall of an African Kingdom

Journal of African history • 9 (4) • Published In 1968 • Pages: 603-619

By: Kiwanuka, M. S. M. Semakula.

Abstract

In this article, Kiwanuka examines the reasons for Bunyoro's decline and fall. He considers federal structure, tribal wars, succession wars, economic life, introduction of firearms, leadership, and colonialism. Bunyoro was in a slow decline for much of its modern history, as the power of Buganda increased. However it appeared that under Kabarega (1869-1897), Bunyoro was experiencing a resurgence and was on the verge reclaiming its past territory and glory, until British intervention put an end to it. Kiwanuka argues whether Bunyoro was ever really strong enough to reassert itself even without British interference. Also he argues that the speculation that Kabarega might have reconciled himself to the British is mute, because British prestige was incumbent on destroying any resistance to colonialism, whatsoever.

HRAF PubDate

2003

Region

Africa

Sub Region

Eastern Africa

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Historian

Document Rating

4: Excellent Secondary Data

Analyst

Ian Skoggard ; 2002

Field Date

no date

Coverage Date

1700-1900

Coverage Place

Uganda

Notes

M. S. M. Kiwanuka

Includes bibliographical references

LCCN

63005723

LCSH

Nyoro (African people)