Kigeli III Ndabarasa

ModernEmperorRwanda1750 — 1796

Rwandan king who annexed many chiefdoms.

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Quick Facts

Born

1750

Died

1796

Country

Rwanda

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)51

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)68

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score47.6

Kigeli III Ndabarasa — Complete Timeline

1770 AD

Annexation of the Buganza chiefdomWar◆ Major

Kigeli III Ndabarasa led military campaigns to annex the Buganza chiefdom, expanding Rwandan territory. This conquest incorporated new lands and populations under the Rwandan crown, strengthening the kingdom's regional dominance.

Territorial ExpansionRwandaConquest

Impact: regional

1780 AD

Annexation of the Gisaka chiefdomWar◆ Major

Kigeli III Ndabarasa conquered the Gisaka chiefdom, further extending Rwandan control. This annexation added significant territory and resources, consolidating the kingdom's power in the region.

Territorial ExpansionRwandaConquest

Impact: regional

1785 AD

Annexation of the Ndorwa chiefdomWar◆ Major

Kigeli III Ndabarasa's forces annexed the Ndorwa chiefdom, a significant military campaign. This conquest expanded Rwanda's borders and increased the kingdom's influence over neighboring regions.

Territorial ExpansionRwandaConquest

Impact: regional