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In what year did Nzinga sign a peace treaty with Portugal?

  • 1632

  • 1644

  • 1656

  • 1663

Answer

Nzinga signed a peace treaty with Portugal in 1656, marking a significant turning point in the prolonged conflicts between the Portuguese and the Ndongo and Matamba Kingdoms. This treaty acknowledged Nzinga's sovereignty and established a formal peace between the two powers. The agreement granted Portugal access to salt and textiles, while Nzinga gained recognition of her authority and secured the independence of her kingdoms.
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