Mparo | |
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  Mparo Location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 01°26′08″N31°23′56″E / 1.43556°N 31.39889°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Western Region |
| Sub-region | Bunyoro sub-region |
| District | Hoima District |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
Mparo is a Division in Hoima City, in the Western Region of Uganda. It is the location of the "Mparo Tombs", one of the Royal burial sites of the Bunyoro Kingdom. [1]
Mparo is located approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi), by road, northeast of downtown Hoima, along the Hoima-Masindi Road. [1] [2] The coordinates of Mparo, Hoima are:01°26'08.0"N, 31°23'56.0"E (Latitude:1.435556; Longitude:31.398889). [3]
The Mparo Tombs are a historical cultural site. The royal tombs are the burial site of Omukama (‘King’) Chwa II Kabalega who reigned in Bunyoro Kitara in the late 19th century. He was exiled to the Seychelles in 1899, by the British colonialists. Inside are his spears, bowls, throne and other personal effects on display above the actual place of interment. Also buried at the site is the late Sir Tito Winyi IV, father of the current Omukama, Rukirabasaija Agutamba Solomon Gafabusa Iguru I. [1] [2]
Bunyoro, also called Bunyoro-Kitara, is a traditional Bantu kingdom in Western Uganda. It was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Central and East Africa from the 16th century to the 19th century. It is ruled by the King (Omukama) of Bunyoro-Kitara. The current ruler is Solomon Iguru I, the 27th Omukama.
Omukama wa Bunyoro is the title given to rulers of the East African kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara. The kingdom lasted as an independent state from the 16th to the 19th century. The Omukama of Bunyoro remains an important figure in Ugandan politics, especially among the Banyoro people of whom he is the titular head. He is closely related to the Omukama of Tooro Kingdom.
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Mparo may refer to one of the following:
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Mparo Royal Tombs also Mparo tombs is a historical royal burial site for Omukama Kabalega II and kings and royals of Bunyoro-Kitara kingdom. The tombs cover six acres of land.
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