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Mzila

d. 1884 · 19th century

Mzila was king of the Gaza kingdom in southern Mozambique from about 1861 to 1884. A son of the founder Soshangane, he won the long succession war against his brother Mawewe with Portuguese help after their father's death in 1858. He later sought British friendship to balance Portugal and was succeeded by his son Ngungunhane.

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Gaza Empire

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