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Kingdom of Wolaita
(Traditionally) c. 1251–1896
CapitalLasho, Dalbo Sodo[1]
Common languagesWolaitta
Religion
Officially Christianity[2]
GovernmentMonarchy
Kawo (transl. Majesty or King) 
• 1251–1298 (first)
Motolomi Sato
• 1890–1896 (last)
Kawo Tona Gaga
Historical eraMiddle Ages to Early modern period
• Wolaita Malla Dynasty
(Traditionally) c. 1251
• Annexed by Ethiopian Empire
1896
CurrencyMarchuwa
Succeeded by
Ethiopian Empire Kingdom of Wolaita
Today part ofEthiopia

Kingdom of Wolaita, also known as Wolaita Kingdom, was a kingdom dominated by Wolayta people in today's southern Ethiopia from 1251 until conquest of Ethiopian Empire in 1896.

Illustrated example of Marchuwa currency symbol of the Kingdom of Wolaita
  1. ^ "Pre-colonial Africa" (PDF). www.globalscientificjournal.com.
  2. ^ "Religion of Wolaita Kingdom". www.allaboutethio.com.

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