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The Rise of Kongo - Coggle Diagram
The Rise of Kongo
Overview
Kingdom expanded until the late 15th century by establishing new domains. These were part of the empire but also established their own sub-provinces.
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Based in Mbanza Kongo, but was later named Sao Salvador
Established an economic and diplomatic relationship with Portugal throughout, but approached the Dutch in 1650s to challenge the Portuguese trading power.
1665- Faced defeat in the Battle of Mbwila, then faced with civil war and then decline.
Expansion of provinces
Royal governors of provinces began to expand their territories. Expansion brought in slaves, cloth, nzimbu fisheries and iron
Kongo expanded southwards and westwards from the C16 and any new land acquired was passed to Mbanza rather than crown of Kongo
Tribute
Provincial chiefs were appointed by the manikongo and sent out to collect tribute and distribute to Mbankza Kongo.
Kingdoms that had voluntarily, such as Mbata and Soyo had much more autonomy. For example, their rulers were chosen by the manikongo but they were within their own royal line.
Those who were conquered, such as Nsundi, had much less freedom and were more tightly controlled.
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