Ntare II of Burundi

Ntare II Rutaganzwa Rugamba was the king of Burundi. He was the son of king Mwambutsa I Mbariza and Msabiyije, a wife from the influential Bashoka Tutsi clan. The early years of his reign began with a regency, which was common in Burundian royal history.
According to historical research based on oral chronicles, his reign was marked by the strengthening of the royal administration. He is credited with reorganizing the army and further developing the system of judicial officials, which contributed to the central government's increased control over the territories. Additionally, tradition associates his reign with the expansion of the kingdom's borders, particularly in the eastern and southern directions, leading to the incorporation of new regions and populations into Burundi. These processes laid the foundation for the socio-political structure of pre-colonial Burundi.