He invented the iklwa, and divided his army into parts coordinated by izindula.
This ruler patronized the poet Magolwane, and won the Battle of Gqokli Hill over his rival Zwide. He invented the iklwa, and divided his army into parts coordinated by izindula. This ruler's lieutenant Mzilikazi established the Matabele Kingdom. His subjects nearly died of starvation after the death of his mother Nandi, and he created a corps of elite soldiers called impi. This ruler conquered the area between the Tugela and Pogola Rivers during the mfecane, before being assassinated by his brother Dingane, who used this ruler's "buffalo horns" attack formation at the Battle of Blood River. For 10 points, name this nineteenth century leader who unified the Zulu.
This ruler patronized the poet Magolwane, and won the Battle of Gqokli Hill over his rival Zwide.
Shaka Zulu