Kingdom of Mthwakazi
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Was a kingdom centered on Bulawayo (Zimbabwe) founded by the Ndebele people that were fleeing the war with the Zulu.
Establishment
January 1841: In 1840, Mzilikazi, leader of the Ndebele, fleeing the Zulus, dominated the place and established the Matabele kingdom there, with Bulawayo as its capital.
Chronology
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1. Events
January 1867: Rozwi ruler Changamire Tohwechipi, a refugee in the mountains of Mavangwe, resisted until 1866, when he submitted to the Kingdom of Mthwakazi.
September 1890: Instructed by Rhodes to hurry east, Selous met with the Manica chief, Mtassa, on 14 September 1890, and agreed with him a concession whereby Mtassa promised not to ally with any other foreign power, and granted the Company exclusive rights to mine within his territory.
December 1893: The colonial powers, occupying the eastern neighboring state at the time (British Mashonaland Protectorate), later disregarded these agreements and invaded Mthwakazi on 3 November 1893. Mthwakazi fought a bitter defensive battle at Gadade, Mbembesi, but was overpowered by the enemy.
Disestablishment
December 1893: The colonial powers, occupying the eastern neighboring state at the time (British Mashonaland Protectorate), later disregarded these agreements and invaded Mthwakazi on 3 November 1893. Mthwakazi fought a bitter defensive battle at Gadade, Mbembesi, but was overpowered by the enemy.
