Ruganzu II Ndoli
| Ruganzu II Ndoli | |
|---|---|
| Mwami (King) | |
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| Reign | 1510-1543 |
| Born | 15th century |
| Died | 1543 Kingdom of Rwanda |
| Issue | Mutara I Nsoro II Semugeshi |
| Dynasty | Nyiginya dynasty (3rd) |
| Father | Ndahiro II Cyamatare |
Ruganzu II Ndoli was Mwami of the Kingdom of Rwanda since 1510 until death in 1543. He was the son of King Ndahiro II Cyamatare and Nyirangabo-ya-Nyantaba.[1]Ruganzu II is the most renowned king of Rwanda. He was a great warrior and was alleged to have performed miracles. His life and reign pervade many legends in the history of Rwanda. Ruganzu Ndoli is said to have been raised by her Aunt in the Kingdom of Karagwe and his descendants include Ndoli Amani in Rwanda. Ruganzu, who is said to have left a mark on the Rwanda region, who is said to have returned in 1510 from the kingdom of Karagwe ka Bahinda, where he had been exiled with his aunt Nyabunyana and came to liberate Rwanda from the hands of foreigners after eleven years exile, young and inexperienced. [2]
It is believed that he ascended the throne in 1510, and died 1543 from the shooting of an arrow in the eye.[3]
References[]
- ^ Group, Umurage Wacu. "Ibintu 22 byerekeye Umwami Ruganzu II Ndoli". www.igicumbi.com. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
- ^ Duggan, Patrick; Peschel, Lisa (5 January 2016). Performing (For) Survival: Theatre, Crisis, Extremity. ISBN 9781137454270.
- ^ "The 'myth' of King Ruganzu". The New Times | Rwanda. August 27, 2016.
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