Discus the factors that led to the rise of Buganda kingdom in pre-colonial period.
Answer:
-Participation in long distance trade enabled the kingdom to obtain wealth
that was used to maintain it e.g. her army was supplied with guns.
-Region had fertile soils and suitable climate which greatly boosted agricultural activities.
-Had strong, shrewd and competent rulers e.g. Kabaka Mutesa I who ruled
up to 1884.
-Had a strong well equipped army which was loyal to the king. It defended the kingdom.
-It had centralized political system. The absolute rule under one king Kabaka ensured effective control.
-Acquired a lot of wealth from the areas she conquered for instance, the annexation of Buddu iron fields enabled her to manufacture superior weapons for her defense.
-Its small size made it easy to manage and govern.