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Mthethwa Paramountcy

1780 – 1817
ConfederationAfrica

Nguni paramountcy under Dingiswayo that mentored Shaka before merging into the Zulu state.

The Mthethwa Paramountcy was destroyed in 1818 when Ndwandwe forces under Zwide killed King Dingiswayo at Ngome; the Mthethwa people then placed themselves under Shaka and were absorbed into the rising Zulu Kingdom.

Borders in 1780 · drawn from 1 sourced border frame
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