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The Bemba Kingdom, located in present-day Zambia, was established by the Bemba people who migrated from the Luba Empire in the 18th century. The kingdom is characterized by a complex social hierarchy and governance system, with the Chitimukulu (king) holding significant power. Despite the disruptions caused by European colonization, the Bemba Kingdom remains a traditional monarchy today, preserving the cultural heritage of the Bemba people.

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The Bemba Kingdom, located in present-day Zambia, was established by the Bemba people who migrated from the Luba Empire in the 18th century. The kingdom is characterized by a complex social hierarchy and governance system, with the Chitimukulu (king) holding significant power. Despite the disruptions caused by European colonization, the Bemba Kingdom remains a traditional monarchy today, preserving the cultural heritage of the Bemba people.

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The Bemba Kingdom, located in present-day Zambia, has a rich and

fascinating history. The Bemba people originated from the Luba Empire in the
Democratic Republic of Congo and migrated to Zambia in the 18th century ¹.
According to legend, the Bemba kings were descendants of King Mukulumpe
and his wife Mumbi Mukasa, who belonged to the Crocodile Clan ².

The Bemba Kingdom was established after the Bemba people settled in the
area around Kasama in Zambia's Northern Province. The first Chitimukulu, or
king, was Chilufya Mulenga, who settled in Mungwi District after finding a
dead crocodile ². The kingdom grew and expanded under subsequent rulers,
including Chitimukulu Mukuka wa Malekano, who established the Mwamba
title and gave his younger brother, Chitundu, the land of Tuna ².

The Bemba Kingdom was known for its complex social hierarchy and system
of governance. The king, or Chitimukulu, held significant power and was
advised by a council of elders ¹. The kingdom was also divided into smaller
chiefdoms, each with its own ruler.

The Bemba people had a rich cultural heritage, with a strong emphasis on
tradition and customs. They were skilled farmers, hunters, and traders, and
their economy was based on agriculture, livestock, and trade ¹.

The arrival of European colonizers in the late 19th century had a significant
impact on the Bemba Kingdom. The kingdom was absorbed into the British
colony of Northern Rhodesia, and the traditional system of governance was
disrupted ¹. However, the Bemba people continued to maintain their cultural
identity and traditions.

Today, the Bemba Kingdom continues to exist as a traditional monarchy, with


the current king, King Kanyanta Manga II Henry Sosola, serving as the 38th
ruler of the kingdom ². The kingdom plays an important role in preserving
Bemba culture and traditions, and serves as a symbol of the rich history and
heritage of the Bemba people.

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