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Great Zimbabwe: The Portuguese Invasion and the Fall of the Mutapa Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic encounter between the Portuguese empire and the Mutapa state that succeeded Great Zimbabwe. They trace the arrival of Portuguese traders and missionaries in the 16th century, the fractious relations that led to the 1629 Battle of Masangano, and the subsequent puppet kings imposed by Lisbon. The conversation unpacks how Portuguese muskets and internal Shona rivalries allowed a small European force to topple one of Africa's most powerful kingdoms. Lucas explains the infamous gold tariffs, the rise of the Rozvi under Changamire Dombo, and…
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