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Luba and Lunda states—among the larger of the Bantu states in the 15th–19th century—shown with neighbouring Kazembe and some of the major trade routes.

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Date	1501 - 1900

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Luba and Lunda states—among the larger of the Bantu states in the 15th–19th century—shown with neighbouring Kazembe and some of the major trade routes.

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