Assassination of Shaka
DeathPoliticsThe Zulu king Shaka was assassinated by his half-brothers Dingane and Mhlangana; Dingane succeeded him.
- Date
- September 1828 · View on map
- Countries
- South Africa
- Regions
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Importance
- ★★★★★
- Sources
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