King Cetshwayo
Definition
King Cetshwayo was the ruler of the Zulu Kingdom from 1872 to 1879, and his reign is most noted for the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879.
Related terms
Zulu Kingdom: An African kingdom located in what is now South Africa. It was known for its military prowess and organization.
Anglo-Zulu War: A war between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom in 1879. The war resulted in a British victory and the end of the independent Zulu nation.
Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.
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