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organizing their armies and developing new fighting tactics.
Not to mention that their Zulu priest gave them 'Mutai', a drug which caused them to "See red as if in a mist" whilst they faught.
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∙ 11y agoHe was the founder of the Zulu nation in South Africa. Shaka (ca. 1878 - 1828) turned his small Zulu clan into a formidable force by overpowering neighbouring clans, establishing his kingdom and ruling with absolute power.
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∙ 11y agoDepends on what you're looking for there. In some ways Shaka didn't create it, his mentor and friend Dingiswayo did.
While Shaka was growing up and moving from pillar to post Dinigiswayo was king of the Mthethwa tribe, he bagan building a confederacy of all the neighbouring clans. Shaka when he reached the age was introduced into his armies, with his military brain Shaka quickly climbed the ranks to be regimental commander and introduced his total war creed.
When Shakas father, Senzengakhona, died in 1816 dinigiswayo dispatched Shaka to the zulu royal kraal (homestead) to claim the throne from his brother Sigujana. It's not entirely clear if Shaka killed Sigujana himself or had some one do it for him, but that's how he got the throne.
As king of the Zulus Shaka remained in the service of Dingiswayo. However Dinigiwasyo was murdered during preparations for a campaign against the Ndwandwe tribe. It could be said that for Shaka to take control and win the war he had Dingiswayo killed, but more evidence points to Ndwandwe influence. Anyway with the death of Dingiswayo and Shaka being the regimental commander the power of the army was passed to him and as king of the Zulus he became the most powerful clan leader.
Shaka continued the work Dinigiswayo started but the name Zulu and not Mthethwa became the name of the nation.
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∙ 6y agoThey organized their armies and developed new fighting tactics.
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∙ 13y agoshaka zulu became powerful because of all that he did
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∙ 10y agoHe brought the many divisions of Zulu together as a cohesive force and a black nation that could challenge foreign armies.
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∙ 13y agoHe was trained hard
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Who was the British leader of the Zulu war?
Shaka Zulu, son of Senzangakhona, so his tribal name was kaSenzangakhona.
Who was nandi's love interest in shaka Zulu?
Nandi was Shaka Zulu's mother, so her interest was for a favored son.
Who was the leader of the Zulu tribe?
Shaka Zulu, son of Senzangakhona, so his tribal name was kaSenzangakhona.
Did the Zulu Chief Shaka Zulu ever engage in gay sex?
According to historyofwar.org, which references a Britannia encyclopedia article of 1974, was unable to father children and possibly a homosexual. However, other sources list Shaka Zulu as having had a large female harem, utilized its services frequently and consistently put to death any females found pregnant for fear of leaving behind a potentially threatening heir. No specific reference of any particular homosexual act was found.
What was the Zulu War?
The Zulu War was between the Zulu tribes and the British troops. The British were trying to overtake the southern part of South Africa and the Zulu's tried to stop it and they succesfully did so. War lasted from 1878 to 1879
Who was the British leader of the Zulu war?
Shaka Zulu, son of Senzangakhona, so his tribal name was kaSenzangakhona.
Who was nandi's love interest in shaka Zulu?
Nandi was Shaka Zulu's mother, so her interest was for a favored son.
Why was shaka zulu famous?
he grew up from a ugly family and was so ugly people threw up on him
Who was the leader of the Zulu tribe?
Shaka Zulu, son of Senzangakhona, so his tribal name was kaSenzangakhona.
Did the Zulu Chief Shaka Zulu ever engage in gay sex?
According to historyofwar.org, which references a Britannia encyclopedia article of 1974, was unable to father children and possibly a homosexual. However, other sources list Shaka Zulu as having had a large female harem, utilized its services frequently and consistently put to death any females found pregnant for fear of leaving behind a potentially threatening heir. No specific reference of any particular homosexual act was found.
Why has the President of the US become such a powerful person in the world?
They are so powerful because US is such a powerful country.
What happen to Mkabayi after Shaka died?
She orchestrated the line of succession. Even though Zulu tradition stipulated that a man who killed his brother could not succeed his brother, she lied to ensure that Dingane could succeed his brother Shaka. This was despite the fact that Dingane had a direct hand in Shaka's assassination. When Dingane was challenged by Mhlangana, Mkabayi had Mhlangana killed by henchmen so that Dingne could succeed. With Dingne on the throne, Mkabayi warned him that the boers were practising witchcraft against the Zulu. Dingane believed this and had Piet Retirf assassinated, along with his followers. This cowardly act led to Dingane's downfall; he was succeeded by his brother Mpande, it is doubtful that Mkabayi lived to see Mpande's reign.
How did Thebes become so powerful?
by joining forces with other powerful city-states
Who were the Fasimba regiment?
The Fasimbas were a regiment of Tshaka's army. Tshaka (also sometimes spelled Shaka) Zulu was one of the greatest African warriors. His army consisted of different regiments or impis. Each had its own shield, war cries and uniform. After the death of King Dingiswayo in 1818, Shaka became Chief of Chiefs and proved to be one of the greatest kings in all of African history. He named his capital Bulawayo. Shaka is renowned for his military genius, discipline and attempt to unify the warring tribes of the Zulu Nation. With the force of arms and diplomacy, he unified his people so effectively that he was able to resist the invasion of white people from Europe and maintain peace among Black people in the south part of Africa. Shaka built a Zulu Nation that expanded over a hundred thousand square miles of land and created a military machine capable of inflicting heavy casualties on British troops and calvarymen who were armed with rifles, cannons, rockets and other advanced weapons.
Why did aksum become so powerful?
By trading with India.
Why did the Roman Empire become so powerful?
Because of TRADING
How did the Aztecs become so powerful?
by conquering other lands
