Kingdom of Mutapa

c. 1430-1760Nyatsimba Mutota

RegionSouthern Africa

Periodc. 1430-1760

Founded ByNyatsimba Mutota

About Kingdom of Mutapa

A Shona kingdom between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers in present day Zimbabwe and Mozambique. It succeeded Great Zimbabwe and controlled the gold and ivory trade with Swahili and later Portuguese merchants. The Portuguese gained great influence over its rulers in the 17th century. It fragmented in the 18th century.

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