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English: Mparo Royal Tombs is the final resting ground of King Kabalega II who was exiled in Seychelles by the British empire in 1899, Tito Winyi plus several princes, princesses and royals of Bunyoro-Kitara kingdom. The Bunyoro – Kitara Kingdom was once the most powerful Kingdom in the country. Situated in western Uganda.
At the tombs, each of the tomb is covered with a bark-cloth, a cultural cloth made by from cultural trees. Next to the cloth are the royal regalia and other cultural tools and belongings that respective kings used during their rule. The most immense tomb at Mparo Tombs holds the remains of the greatest king, Omukama Kabalega. Omukama Kabalega is remembered for his exceptional endeavors to protect Bunyoro-Kitara empire from the British rule that was taking over Buganda by then. He is referred to as a brilliant fighter who always made the right decisions. Omukama Kabalega is still admired for his courage, exceptional achievements, and noble qualities. A number of roads, schools and buildings have been named after him. |
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