Another problem for Mutapa was that its tributaries such as Kiteve, Madanda and Manyika ceased paying tribute.
At the same time, a new kingdom under a Rozvi dynasty near Barwe was on the rise.
All of this was hastened by Portugal retaining a presence on the coast and in the capital.
At least one part of the 1629 treaty that was acted on was the provision allowing Portuguese settlement within Mutapa.
It also allowed the praezeros to establish fortified settlements across the kingdom.
In 1663, the praezeros were able to depose Mwenemutapa Siti Kazurukamusapa and put their own nominee, Kamharapasu Mukombwe on the throne.
Another problem for Mutapa was that its tributaries such as Kiteve, Madanda and Manyika ceased paying tribute. At the same time, a new kingdom under a Rozvi dynasty near Barwe was on the rise. All of this was hastened by Portugal retaining a presence on the coast and in the capital. At least one part of the 1629 treaty that was acted on was the provision allowing Portuguese settlement within Mutapa. It also allowed the praezeros to establish fortified settlements across the kingdom. In 1663, the praezeros were able to depose Mwenemutapa Siti Kazurukamusapa and put their own nominee, Kamharapasu Mukombwe on the throne.
Kingdom of Mutapa