"Kasanje" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after its leader. Head templates: {{en-prop}} Kasanje
  1. (historical) A Central African kingdom that existed from 1620 to 1910, formed by a mercenary band of Imbangala who had deserted the Portuguese ranks. Tags: historical

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