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Start of the Anglo-Zulu War
- When
- 1879
- Where
- Zululand
A British force invaded Zululand in 1879, initiating the conflict that led to British control.
The invasion began in 1879 following an ultimatum issued by Sir Henry Bartle Frere in December 1878. The ultimatum demanded the disbandment of the Zulu army and the acceptance of a British resident, terms the Zulu king could not comply with.
Sources
- Zulu Kingdom Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01
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