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When did Nzinga become the ruler of Ndongo?

  • 1600

  • 1624

  • 1650

  • 1675

Answer

In 1624, Nzinga became the ruler of Ndongo, succeeding her brother Ngola Mbande. As a skilled diplomat and military strategist, she is renowned for her unwavering resistance against Portuguese colonial forces. Nzinga's reign is marked by her extraordinary leadership and unwavering determination to preserve Angolan sovereignty and independence, leaving an enduring legacy as a symbol of resistance against colonial oppression.
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