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Who appointed at least two of Mswati III's wives?

  • The King himself

  • The Queen Mother

  • The State

  • The Chiefdoms

Answer

At least two of Mswati III's wives were appointed by the State, which was seen as a way of controlling the power of the monarchy. The wives were selected from a group of young women who were brought to the royal court for a period of training. They were then presented to the king, who chose the ones he wanted to marry.
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