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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | A | + | A central African kingdom, a conglomerate of tribes previously found in the area united under the leadership of King [[Mokhachane I (d)]] as an alliance against the slave taking of Europeans and other African tribes. Officialy, it was founded in 1807. |
The Tswana Kingdom is notable even among African nations for its practice of elephant breeding. As other nations herd and breed cows or sheep, the Tswana Kingdom have bred elephants for size and docility to provide food for its large dragon population. | The Tswana Kingdom is notable even among African nations for its practice of elephant breeding. As other nations herd and breed cows or sheep, the Tswana Kingdom have bred elephants for size and docility to provide food for its large dragon population. | ||
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==Mosi oa Tunya== | ==Mosi oa Tunya== | ||
− | For the various tribes of the region, | + | For the various tribes of the region, Mosi oa Tunya was the ceremonial capital. It had a dramatic scenery because of the enormous falls and deep gorges. With time, in the steep cliff walls people and dragons drilled a series of caves which were meant to provide shelter. The place was also used for gold-mining. |
In 1804 [[Mokhachane I (d)]] gained control over Mosi oa Tunya and was acknowledged as the king. | In 1804 [[Mokhachane I (d)]] gained control over Mosi oa Tunya and was acknowledged as the king. | ||
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[[Category:A-Z|Tswana Kingdom]] | [[Category:A-Z|Tswana Kingdom]] | ||
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