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Kingdoms of Africa
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Three Kingdoms Of Africa
By Charlie Kutzko and Lucas Frankhart
Zulu Kingdom
The Zulu Kingdom
Referred to as the Zulu Empire, The Zulu Kingdom was a Southern African state in what is now South Africa. The small kingdom gained world fame during and after the Anglo-Zulu War, not least of all for initially defeating the British at the Battle of Isandlwana in 1879.
The legacy of the Zulus is one of pride in highly organized people who were able, at least initially, to resist the Scramble for Africa.
The Rise of the Zulu under Shaka
The Rise
Shaka Zulu was the illegitimate son of Senzangakona, chief of the Zulus. He was born circa 1787.
When Senzangakona died, Dingiswayo helped Shaka claim his place as chief of the Zulu Kingdom.
Shaka was succeeded by Dingane, his half brother, who conspired with Mhlangana, another half-brother, to murder him.
Anglo-Zulu War
The War
A series of incidents followed, all of which gave the British an excuse to express moral indignation and outrage about Zulu conduct.
The estranged wife of a Zulu chief, for example, fled for safety into British territory where they killed her.
British forces crossed the Thukela river at the end of December 1878. The war took place in 1879.
Early in the war, the Zulus defeated the British at the Battle of Isandlwana on January 22, but were severely defeated later that day at Rorke's Drift. The war ended in Zulu defeat at the Battle of Ulundi on July 4. Britain depended largely on her military prestige to subdue Africa and rule her colonies, less on actual strength in the field
Dissolution
The dissolution of the Zulu Kingdom was caused by the ending of the war with the British. The kingdom then became part of cape colony which then became the nation of South Africa.
The Fall
The Swazi Kingdom
The Swazi kingdom was a powerful kingdom in the late 18th early 19th century that has stood the test of time and is Now modern day eswatini.
Founded by Sobhuza I, he ruled until his death in 1836/1839. The Swazi kingdom is considered by far to be the place in Africa to see the most Rhino.
The Swazi Kingdom
National Park
The Hlane Royal National Park and Mkhaya Game Reserve are one of the best places in the world to see a wide variety of African wildlife in their natural habitat.
National Park
Natural Recources
The swazi kingdom was able to sustain itself with its abundance of natural resources and they were asbestos, coal, clay, cassiterite, hydropower, forests, small gold and diamond deposits, quarry stone and talc.
Natural Recources
The Sotho Kingdom
The Sotho kingdom, also known as Sotho speakers, are said to have originated from the north of Southern Africa or modern day Lesotho.
The Sotho Kingdom
Locations Settled
The Basotho made their way down as various tribes settled in different parts of the country. Some groups settled in the west, while others settled in the east and further south.The economy is mostly export driven.
Locations Settled
The major economic sectors are manufacturing, mining, agriculture, and services. Major export products are garments, diamonds, water, electricity, wool, and mohair