# Mawewe - King of Gaza

URL: https://allhistories.com/mozambique/rulers/mawewe
Term: 1858–1861
Number in the list: 186
Dynasty: Gaza royal house
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mawewe

Mawewe seized power after Soshangane's death. He tried to eliminate his half-brother Mzila's followers, who fled to the Soutpansberg and returned with Portuguese help. Mawewe was defeated by 1861.

## Succession
- Previous in list: [David Livingstone](https://allhistories.com/mozambique/rulers/david-livingstone)
- Next in list: [Sosola](https://allhistories.com/mozambique/rulers/sosola)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1858 - [Death of Soshangane and Gaza civil war](https://allhistories.com/mozambique/timeline/1858-death-of-soshangane-and-gaza-civil-war)
- 1858 - [Livingstone's Zambezi Expedition begins](https://allhistories.com/mozambique/timeline/1858-livingstone-s-zambezi-expedition-begins)
- 1859 - [Livingstone reaches Lake Nyasa](https://allhistories.com/mozambique/timeline/1859-livingstone-reaches-lake-nyasa)
- 1860 - [Livingstone explores the Kebrabasa rapids](https://allhistories.com/mozambique/timeline/1860-livingstone-explores-the-kebrabasa-rapids)
- 1861 - [Universities' Mission to Central Africa arrives on the Shire](https://allhistories.com/mozambique/timeline/1861-universities-mission-to-central-africa-arrives-on-the-shire)
- 1861 - [Mzila becomes king of Gaza with Portuguese support](https://allhistories.com/mozambique/timeline/1861-mzila-becomes-king-of-gaza-with-portuguese-support)