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Isandlwana
22 January 1879 — the Zulu army's decisive victory over a British column.
Today
Isandlwana battlefield, memorials and visitor centre in the Nquthu area.
Era: 1872 – 1879
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Battles & Historic Events
Each engagement is a knowledge node: the historical event, the place on the map, and what stands there today.
Events with full pages
- Battle of Gqokli Hill1818
- Death of King ShakaSeptember 1828
- Battle of Ncome (Blood River)16 December 1838
- Battle of Ndondakusuka2 December 1856
- Battle of Isandlwana22 January 1879
- Defence of Rorke's Drift22–23 January 1879
- Battle of Hlobane28 March 1879
- Battle of Kambula29 March 1879
- Battle of Ulundi4 July 1879
- British annexation of Zululand1887
- Bambatha Rebellion1906
- State recognition of King MisuzuluMarch 2022
- Battle of Mhlatuze1819
- Battle of ItaleniApril 1838
- Battle of MaqongqeJanuary 1840
- Coronation of Cetshwayo1873
- Attack on oNdiniJuly 1883
- Battle of TshaneniJune 1884
- Dinuzulu returns from St Helena1898
- Natives Land ActJune 1913
- Coronation of King Goodwill ZwelithiniDecember 1971
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Rorke's Drift
22–23 January 1879 — the mission station engagement following Isandlwana.
Today
Museum and ELC Art & Craft Centre on the Buffalo River.
Era: 1872 – 1879
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Ncome / Blood River
16 December 1838 — the Ncome river encounter between Zulu forces and the Voortrekkers.
Today
Two facing museums, Ncome and Blood River, now linked by a reconciliation bridge.
Era: 1828 – 1840
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Hlobane
28 March 1879 — mountain engagement preceding Kambula.
Today
Heritage landscape near Vryheid.
Era: 1872 – 1879
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Kambula
29 March 1879 — a turning point of the Anglo-Zulu War.
Today
Battlefield site and memorials on the Battlefields Route.
Era: 1872 – 1879
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Battle of Ulundi
4 July 1879 — the final major battle; Ondini was burned afterwards.
Today
Ulundi memorial site adjacent to the Ondini complex.
Era: 1872 – 1879
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Ndondakusuka
1856 — succession battle between Cetshwayo and Mbuyazi near the Thukela mouth.
Today
Rural landscape near eNdondakusuka / Mandeni.
Era: 1840 – 1872
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