Leqa Neqemte
Leqa Nekemte | |||||||
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| c.1841–1923 | |||||||
| Capital | Nekemte | ||||||
| Common languages | Oromo | ||||||
| Religion | Christianity Waaqeffanna | ||||||
| Government | Monarchy | ||||||
• 1888 to 1923 | Kumsa Moroda (last) | ||||||
| Historical era | Early modern period | ||||||
• Established | c.1841 | ||||||
• Annexed by Ethiopian Empire | 1923 | ||||||
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| Today part of | Ethiopia | ||||||
Leqa Nekemte (also known as Leqa Naqamtee) is a historical polity of the Leqa Oromo people, located in the western part of modern-day Ethiopia. The town of Nekemte, located in the heart of the region, was a significant center for trade, politics, and culture. Established in the mid-19th century, the polity grew in importance over the following decades as it developed into a strong hereditary dynasty with agricultural and military power.