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Kingdom of Ndebele

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The Kingdom of Ndebele was a 19th-century state founded by Mzilikazi in the region of present-day Zimbabwe. Mzilikazi and his followers moved north from the area of present-day South Africa during the upheavals associated with the Mfecane, establishing a new Ndebele political and military structure. The kingdom was centered in southwestern Zimbabwe and remained an important regional power until its defeat and incorporation into the colonial state in the 1890s.

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Who founded the Kingdom of Ndebele?

The Kingdom of Ndebele was founded by Mzilikazi. He and his followers established the state in the region of present-day Zimbabwe.

Why did Mzilikazi and his followers move north?

Their migration north from present-day South Africa was connected with the upheavals of the Mfecane. The movement led to the creation of a new Ndebele political and cultural center.

Where was the Kingdom of Ndebele located?

It was located in the region that is now Zimbabwe. The kingdom formed after Mzilikazi's followers moved north from southern Africa.

Was the Kingdom of Ndebele a medieval kingdom?

No. It was a 19th-century state, formed during the period of upheaval known as the Mfecane.

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