⚔️ 1819
Battle of Mhlatuze
What happened
Shaka's forces defeated the Ndwandwe under Zwide near the Mhlatuze River, ending Ndwandwe dominance. Draft awaiting expert review.
What is uncertain
Date, site and numbers rest on later reconstruction from oral accounts.
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