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Mfecane
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The Mfecane was a historical period of heightened military conflict and migration associated with state formation and expansion in Southern Africa. It resulted from the complex interplay of pre-existi
An early painting of the first migration of the Fengu, one of the affected peoples of the Mfecane
An early painting of the first migration of the Fengu, one of the affected peoples of the Mfecane
Shaka
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Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka Zulu, Shaka the Zulu, and Sigidi kaSenzangakhona, was the king of the Zulu Kingdom from 1816 to 1828. One of the most influential monarchs of the Zulu, he or
Mfecane
…political purposes since its inception as a historical concept. The label first emerged in the 1830s and blamed the disruption on the actions of King Shaka, who was alleged to have waged near-genocidal wars that depopulated the land and sparked a chain reaction of violence as fleeing groups sought to conquer…
1824 European artist's impression of Shaka with a long throwing assegai and heavy shield. No drawings from life are known.
1824 European artist's impression of Shaka with a long throwing assegai and heavy shield. No drawings from life are known.
Large statue representing Shaka (rather obviously based on actor Henry Cele) at the Camden markets in London, England.
Large statue representing Shaka (rather obviously based on actor Henry Cele) at the Camden markets in London, England.
A sketch of a Zulu warrior, drawn in 1913.
A sketch of a Zulu warrior, drawn in 1913.
Shaka's methods reached their high point during the Zulu victory at Isandhlwana. Regimental deployments and lines of the attack showed his classic tem
Shaka's methods reached their high point during the Zulu victory at Isandhlwana. Regimental deployments and lines of the attack showed his classic template at work.