Kayima of Buganda
7th Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda, between 1494 and 1524
About Kayima of Buganda
Kayima Sendikaddiwa was the 7th Kabaka (king) of the Kingdom of Buganda, between 1494 and 1524.
Claim to the throne He was the son of Prince (Omulangira) Wampamba, by his first wife, Nakayima. He ascended the throne upon the death of his grandfather, Kiggala Mukaabya in 1494. He established his capital at Nazigo Hill.
Marital life He had two wives: Nababinge, daughter of Wampona, of the Mamba clan Naddogo, daughter of Kasujja, of the Ngeye clan
Issue
He fathered two sons: Kabaka Nakibinge Kagali, whose mother was Nababinge Prince (Omulangira) Kabasanda, whose mother was Naddogo
The final years He was killed in battle against Chief Bwakamba of Nyendo, at Sunga, in 1524. He is buried at Nabulagala, Busiro.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Kayima of Buganda?
7th Kabaka (King) of the Kingdom of Buganda, between 1494 and 1524
When was Kayima of Buganda born?
Kayima of Buganda was born in Uganda.
When did Kayima of Buganda die?
Kayima of Buganda died in 1524 in Shunga Empire.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Kayima of Buganda
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