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s ('' Ngwenyamas'') of

Eswatini Eswatini, formally the Kingdom of Eswatini, also known by its former official names Swaziland and the Kingdom of Swaziland, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by South Africa on all sides except the northeast, where i ...

(known as Swaziland for most of its history). The King of Eswatini (also known as ''Ingwenyama'') rules alongside the Queen Mother (also known as '' Ndlovukati''). The role of the king has historically been as the head or father of the nation while the Queen Mother is the spiritual leader of the nation.

Ancient Kings / Chiefs of the Swazi people (pre–1720)

* Mkhulunkosi * Qomizitha * Sukuta * Madlasomo * Ndlovu * Ngwekati * Mawawa * Sidvwabasilutfuli * Sukumbili * Mbokane * Gebase * Kunene * Nkabingwe * Madlabane * Hhili * Dulunga * Dondobola * Sihuba * Mlangeni * Msimudze * Mbhondlo * Tembe * Sikhulumaloyo *

Langa Samuketi Langa may refer to: Places South Africa * Langa, Cape Town, the oldest township in Cape Town, South Africa *Langa, a township in Uitenhage Northern Europe * Langa, Estonia, a village in Lääne-Harju Parish, Harju County, Estonia * Langa, a sm ...

* Nkomo: 1200–1300 * Khabako: 1300–1355 *

Nkosi I Nkosi is a Nguni word for "king", "chief" and "lord Lord is an appellation for a person or deity who has authority, control, or power (social and political), power over others, acting as a master, chief, or ruler. The appellation can also den ...

: 1355–1400 *

Ngwane I Ngwane refers to a tribe that is part of the Nguni people. It may also refer to: *Country ** Ngwane, a historical name of Eswatini Eswatini, formally the Kingdom of Eswatini, also known by its former official names Swaziland and the Kingdom ...

: 1400–1435 *

Dlamini I Dlamini (also spelled Dhlamini) is an African clan and surname, common in South Africa and Eswatini. It is the most common surname in South Africa. Most people whose surname is Dlamini are also members of the Dlamini clan. Genealogy and history ...

(Matalatala): 1435–1465 *

Mswati I There have been three leaders of Swaziland with the name Mswati. * Chief Mswati I, c. 1480 – c. 1520 * King Mswati II, 1840–1868 * King Mswati III Mswati III (born Makhosetive Dlamini; 19 April 1968) is the ''Ngwenyama'' (King) of Eswatin ...

: 1480–1520 *

Ngwane II Ngwane refers to a tribe that is part of the Nguni people. It may also refer to: *Country ** Ngwane, a historical name of Eswatini Eswatini, formally the Kingdom of Eswatini, also known by its former official names Swaziland and the Kingdom ...

: 1520–1550 *

Dlamini II Dlamini (also spelled Dhlamini) is an African clan and surname, common in South Africa and Eswatini. It is the most common surname in South Africa. Most people whose surname is Dlamini are also members of the Dlamini clan. Genealogy and history ...

: 1555–1600 *

Nkosi II Nkosi is a Nguni word for "king", "chief" and "lord Lord is an appellation for a person or deity who has authority, control, or power (social and political), power over others, acting as a master, chief, or ruler. The appellation can also den ...

: 1600–1640 * Mavuso I: 1645–1680 * Magudulela: 1685–1685 * Ludvonga I: 1685–1715

Kings of Swaziland (1720–1906)

* Dlamini III: 1720–1744 * Ngwane III: 1745–1780 (The first King of the modern Swazi unitary structure) * '' LaYaka Ndwandwe (Queen Regent)'': 1780 * Ndvungunye (Zikodze, Mavuso II): 1780–1815 * '' Lomvula Mndzebele (Queen Regent)'': 1815 * Sobhuza I (Somhlolo, Ngwane IV; considered the first King of modern Swaziland): 1815–1839 * '' Lojiba Simelane (Queen Regent)'': 1836–1840 * Mswati II (Mavuso III): 1840–1865 * '' Tsandzile Ndwandwe (Queen Regent)'': August 1865 – June 1875 * Crown Prince Ludvonga II (Macaleni) – Never became King * Mbandzeni (Dlamini IV): 1875–1889 * '' Tibati Nkambule (Queen Regent)'': 7 April 1889 – 1894 * Ngwane V (Mahlokohla): January 1895 – 10 December 1899 * '' Labotsibeni Mdluli (Queen Regent)'': 10 December 1899 – 31 March 1906 * Sobhuza II: 10 December 1899 – 31 March 1906

Paramount Chiefs of the Swaziland Protectorate (1906–1968)

* '' Labotsibeni Mdluli (Queen Regent)'': 31 March 1906 – 22 December 1921 * Sobhuza II: 31 March 1906 – 2 September 1968 (assumed power on 22 December 1921)

Kings of Swaziland / Eswatini (1968–present)

;"Authorized Person" during the minority of King Mswati III: *'' Prince Sozisa Dlamini'': 21 August 1982 – 1 November 1985 ;Regents during the minority of King Mswati III: *'' Queen Dzeliwe'': 21 August 1982 – 9 August 1983 *'' Prince Sozisa Dlamini'': 9 August 1983 – 18 August 1983 *'' Queen Ntfombi'': 18 August 1983 – 25 April 1986

Timeline

Royal Standard

File:Royal Standard of Swaziland.svg, Royal Standard of

Mswati III Mswati III (born Makhosetive Dlamini; 19 April 1968) is the ''Ngwenyama'' (King) of Eswatini and head of the Swazi royal family. He heads an absolute monarchy, as he has veto power over all branches of government and is constitutionally immune fr ...

References

External links

Rulers: Eswatini

Official Website of Swaziland Monarchy

Swaziland government site: Kings of the Kingdom
{{DEFAULTSORT:List Of Monarchs Of Eswatini

Monarchs A monarch () is a head of stateWebster's II New College Dictionary. "Monarch". Houghton Mifflin. Boston. 2001. p. 707. for life or until abdication, and therefore the head of state of a monarchy. A monarch may exercise the highest authority an ...