⚔️ September 1828
Death of King Shaka
What happened
Shaka was killed at kwaDukuza; Dingane succeeded him.
What is uncertain
Accounts differ on who struck the blows and on the exact day.
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Pages about the Death of King Shaka
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- Wikipedia — Shaka (death and succession) ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Biography of Shaka, including accounts of his death at kwaDukuza.
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- UK National Archives — colonial records for “Shaka death 1828 KwaDukuza” ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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The National Archives (Kew)Archive catalogue - Internet Archive — period books and reports mentioning “Shaka death 1828 KwaDukuza” ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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Wikimedia CommonsDigitised copy - South African History Online — articles on “Shaka death 1828 KwaDukuza” ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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SAHOCommunity contribution - Wikipedia — overview of “Shaka death 1828 KwaDukuza” ↗ (opens in a new tab)
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