Reading about him, one is tossed about by a mixture of hate and admiration.
He lived in an area dotted by many independent Nguni chiefdoms between the Indian Ocean and the Drakensberg.
His mother was called Nandi, and she was a Lentani chief’s daughter.
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He, therefore, designed theIkwalawhich had a shorter handle and an elongated spear.
Additionally, he introduced the shields made from cowhide to his army.
The youthful and aggressive warriors would then form the “horns and trap the enemy within the semi-circle.
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As a result of his illegitimate birth, Zulu was raised by his mother alone.
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He even ordered for all pregnant animals to be killed.
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In this rampage, he killed more Zulus than those who had succumbed during their conflicts with their enemies.
He was named Sgidi, not Shaka
His father Senzangakhona originally called him Sgidi, not Shaka.
He also dispatched one of his confidants to England to know more about the British weaponry.
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Soldiers with wounded backs were also executed regardless of the circumstances under which they got hurt.
The assumption was that a warrior’s back could only be wounded when they were fleeing from the enemy.
He had zero tolerance for cowardice.
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The Kraal alsoserved as an executioncentre for anyone who broke his rules
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He had inner-circle of advisers
Shakas inner-circle of advisers was primarily comprised of two men.Ngqengelele kaMvuyanaandZulu kaNogandaya.
KaMvuyanawas a Buthelezi who was adopted in Shakas kingdom and rose to earn the Kings respect.
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He was fond of travelling
The Zulu king liked moving around a lot.
For example, KwaDukuza meaning Light stabbing” was named after an assassination attempt that he survived there.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
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