Kingdom of Karagwe
Kingdom of Karagwe Ufalme wa Ukaragwe (Swahili) | |
|---|---|
| c.1450–6 December 1963 | |
| Capital | Bweranyange |
| Official languages | Nyambo |
| Common languages | Nyambo & Swahili |
| Religion | African traditional religions |
| Demonym(s) | Karagwean |
| Government | Monarchy |
| King | |
• First | Ruhinda I |
• Last | Ruhinda VII |
| History | |
• Established | c.1450 |
• Disestablished | 6 December 1963 |
| Currency | barter |
| Today part of | Tanzania |
Karagwe Kingdom (Ufalme wa Karagwe, in Swahili) was a historical Bantu state in present-day Karagwe District of Kagera Region in northwestern Tanzania, between Rwanda and Lake Victoria. East Africa's influential Karagwe Kingdom was ruled by a hereditary monarchs whom were reputed to be Bachwezi descendants. By the end of the 20th century, it had thriving trade with traders from all parts of East Africa, especially slave trading Arabs. Bweranyange served as the Karagwe kingdom's capital.