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The rise of Tshaka

A painting depicting Tshaka. Image credit ancient-origins.net

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Zulu under Tshaka: The rise of Tshaka

Shaka was born in 1787 as an illegitimate of Senzangakona who was a Zulu chief and Nandi a daughter of chief of the Elangeni tribe
During the time of his birth, the […]

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An old photo showing the Zulu army. Image credit satravelblog.com

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Zulu State: Tshaka’s military innovations

Shaka kaZulu was the military commander
The army commanders and indunas were appointed by Shaka personally from the royal family
The army was very crucial in the day to day life […]

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A statue of Tshaka kaZulu. Image credit blogspot.com

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Zulu State: Expansion of the Zulu State under Tshaka

Shaka consolidated his power series of battles with neighbouring states in which he raided, destroyed and absorbed.
By 1824 he had defeated all clans in the region or absorbed […]

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Raiding was an important part of the Zulu Economy.Image credit distractify.com

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Zulu State: Economic Organisation of the Zulu State

The economy was centralized and controlled by the king. He was the sole distributor of war booty and food production.
The most important economic activity in the […]

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Tshaka kaZulu

ZIMSEC O Level History Notes: The Zulu State: Evaluation of Tshaka’s rule

Shaka was a dictator and tyrant and performed many acts of inhumanity against his people and enemies
Shaka used terror and fear to rule his kingdom and consolidate his power
However some evidence available about Shaka sparing the […]

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