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They were also called the political – religious wars
They were fought between Muslims and Christians supported by traditionalists
They were series of wars e.g. at Nassenyi, Bunkabira, Kinakulya etc.
Causes;
1. Collapse of the Muslim –Christian alliance that had over thrown Mwanga
2. Poor distribution of war booty after the overthrow of Mwanga
3. Mwanga’s ruthlessness made him a common enemy of the Muslims and Christians
4. Both groups had acquired arminitions
5. Long term enmity since the time of the Muslims takeover of the Roman empire
6. Difference in teachings
7. Fighting for converts
8. Each group wanted the Kabaka to be on its side
9. Fighting for positions in Kabaka’s administration e.g. position of chief cook.
10. Death of kabaka Muteesa 1 who knew how to handle the different religious groups.
11. Failure of the Kabaka to identify himself with any religious group
12. Kalema’s policies of favouring the Muslims annoyed the Christians
francis1897 answered the question on March 2, 2023 at 12:46
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