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Lubiri (orMengo Palace) is the royal compound of the Kabaka or king of Buganda, located in Mengo, a suburb of Kampala, the Ugandan capital.[1] The original Lubiri was destroyed in the May 1966 Battle of Mengo Hill, at the culmination of the struggle between Mutesa II and Milton Obote for power.[2]

  • A drawing of the Lubiri in 1875, artist unknown
A drawing of the Lubiri in 1875, artist unknown
  • The current Kabaka's palace
    The current Kabaka's palace
  • Arsenal representing the attack of Lubiri mengo in 1966
    Arsenal representing the attack of Lubiri mengo in 1966
  • A plaque outside the Lubiri with details about the palace
    A plaque outside the Lubiri with details about the palace

    • References[edit]

    1. ^ "Mengo Palace". Buganda Kingdom website. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
  • ^ "The Battle of Mengo Hill". Time. June 3, 1966. Archived from the original on January 5, 2008. Retrieved 2009-06-02.

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