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LIFE OF MAKKABBA. 
[1820. 
Farther particulars concerning Makkabba, King of 
the Wanketzens, by Maketzee. 
MAKKABBA, King of the Wanketzens, was 
son of Maleeta,* hence when spoken of, he is 
often called Moree- Maleeta, or son of Maleeta, 
whose father was Mungallee, the son of another 
Makkabba. Maleeta, in his wars with the Ma- 
rootzee, greatly lessened their population. In one 
of the battles the father of the present Regent of 
the Marootzee was killed. 
About thirty years ago, Makkabba succeeded 
his father, and it is said that he poisoned him 
for the sake of obtaining one of his wives, to 
whom he was attached, and who is still alive. 
He resides at Meleeta, which is a considerable 
city, surrounded with rich pasturage for the 
cattle, and abounding with trees, but there is 
only a small stream of water. 
Makkabba is reported to be about fifty years of 
* In my former Journal, page 295, the names of Mak- 
kabba's father and grandfather were stated to be Wanketz. 
This last account is likely to be more correct, being received 
from one who resided for some time with him. 
