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| began = 1081?(Possibly prior)
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===1st Dynasty===
===1st Dynasty===
*[[Gihanga]] (1081–1114)
*[[Gihanga]] (?–1114)
*[[Kanyarwanda I Gahima I]] (1114–1147)
*[[Kanyarwanda I Gahima I]] (1114–1147)
*[[Yuhi I Musindi]] (1147–1180)
*[[Yuhi I Musindi]] (1147–1180)

Revision as of 21:50, 20 June 2014

Mwami of Rwanda
Royal Coat of arms
Details
StyleHis Majesty the Mwami of Rwanda
First monarchMwami Giganga I (1st Dynasty)
Last monarchMwami Kigeli V Ndahindurwa (3rd Dynasty)
Formation1081?(Possibly prior)
AbolitionJanuary 28, 1961
ResidenceNyanza, Rwanda
Pretender(s)Mwami Kigeli V Ndahindurwa

This page contains a list of Kings (Mwami, plural Abami) of Rwanda. The Kingdom of Rwanda was one of the oldest and the most centralized kingdoms in the history of Central and East Africa. Its state and affairs before King Gihanga is largely unconfirmed and highly shrouded in mythical tales.

Kings of Rwanda

1st Dynasty

2nd Dynasty

  • Kigeli I Mukobanya (1378–1418)
  • Mibambwe I Sekarongoro I Mutabazi (1418–1444)
  • Yuhi wa II Gahima II (1444–1477)
  • Ndahiro wa II Cyamatare (1477–1510)

3rd Dynasty

  • Ruganzu II Ndoli (1510–1543)
  • Mutara I Nsoro II Semugeshi (1543–1576)
  • Kigeli II Nyamuheshera (1576–1609)
  • Mibamwe II Sekarongoro II Gisanura (1609–1642)
  • Yuhi III Mazimpaka (1642–1675)
  • Cyilima II Rujugira (1675–1708)
  • Kigeli wa III Ndabarasa (1708–1741)
  • Mibambwe III Mutabazi II Sentabyo (1741–1746)
  • Yuhi IV Gahindiro (1746–1802)
  • Mutara II Rwogera (1802–1853)
  • Kigeli IV Rwabugiri (1853–1895)
  • Mibambwe IV Rutarindwa (1895 – November 1896)
  • Yuhi wa V Musinga (November 1896 – November 12, 1931)
  • Mutara III Rudahigwa (November 12, 1931 – July 25, 1959)
  • Kigeli V Ndahindurwa (July 25, 1959 – January 28, 1961)

(On January 28, 1961 Rwanda became a republic, while Kigeli V still maintains his claim to the throne)

See also