Baixa de Cassanje, also called Baixa de Kassanje, is a non-sovereign kingdom in Angola. Kambamba Kulaxingo was its king until his death in 2006. Presently, Dianhenga Aspirante Mjinji Kulaxingo serves as the king.
History The region of Baixa de Cassanje, in the district of Malanje, Portuguese Angola, before independence in 1975, was an important cotton-producing area. In 1911, it capitulated to Portuguese forces and was incorporated into Portuguese Angola.
The January 4, 1961 Baixa de Cassanje revolt is considered a trigger for the Angolan War of Independence (1961–1974), which however was being prepared by several pro-independence guerrillas in neighbouring African countries with support of world powers such as the Soviet Union.
See also Baixa de Cassanje revolt Angolan War of Independence Grupo Desportivo Baixa de Cassanje
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