This polity was defeated at the Battle of Ulundi but previously had defeated the British at Isandlwana, and it pioneered the use of the "buffalo horn" military formation under its leader Cetshwayo.
One leader of this polity executed Piet Retief and his men but was later defeated by a small force led by Andries Pretorius. This polity, which refused an ultimatum from Henry Bartle Frere, failed to capture a garrison defended by fewer than two hundred men under John Chard. This polity was defeated at the Battle of Ulundi but previously had defeated the British at Isandlwana, and it pioneered the use of the "buffalo horn" military formation under its leader Cetshwayo. Its founder defeated Chief Zwide and was later assassinated by his brothers Umhlangana and Dingane. For 10 points, name this empire founded by Shaka that fought the British in South Africa.
One leader of this polity executed Piet Retief and his men but was later defeated by a small force led by Andries Pretorius.
Zulu Kingdom [or Zulu Empire; or Zululand]