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Babiito dynasty

Also known as Babito, Bito dynasty

The Babiito are the ruling dynasty of the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara in western Uganda. According to tradition they were Luo-speaking newcomers from the north who succeeded the legendary Chwezi around 1500. Branches of the dynasty ruled other kingdoms of the region, including Kiziba and later Toro, and the omukama of Bunyoro still comes from the family.

Babiito dynasty
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Mentioned in 3 profiles

Kingdom of BugandaFoundationKingdom of AnkoleFoundationKingdom of BunyoroFoundation, Governance, Impact, Summary

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Empire of KitaraKingdom of Kiziba

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Babiito dynasty. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/babiito-dynasty
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The Epoch Institute. “Babiito dynasty.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/babiito-dynasty.
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