The ruler of Ndongo who seized power in 1624 and led an army, including a battalion of women, against Portuguese forces was Queen Nzinga. She is renowned for her resistance against colonialism and her diplomatic and military strategies to protect her kingdom from Portuguese expansion. Nzinga's leadership and prowess in battle made her a significant figure in the history of Angola and the broader struggle against European colonization in Africa.
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