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Great Zimbabwe Mambo Ndabaningi and the Cloth Trade Rebellion of 1295
In 1295, Mambo Chitono faced a rebellion sparked by his decision to centralize the cloth trade, cutting out local chiefs and angering the nganga. But the real story is about Mambo Ndabaningi, his half-brother and rival, who led the uprising. This episode dives into the political intrigue, the role of the muraya courtiers, and how the rebellion reshaped Great Zimbabwe's trade networks with Kilwa and Sofala. We also explore the svikiro spirit mediums who backed Ndabaningi, and the aftermath that saw the Great Enclosure expanded. A tale of power, cloth, and betrayal in 13th-century Southern…
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