Dabulamanzi kaMpande
Dabulamanzi kaMpande (c. 1839 – September 22, 1886) was a Zulu commander for the Zulu kingdom in the Anglo-Zulu War. He is most noted for having commanded the Zulus at the Battle of Rorke's Drift. He was a half-brother of the Zulu king Cetshwayo.
Dabulamanzi kaMpande | |
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Depiction of Dabulamanzi from the Illustrated London News | |
| Born | c. 1839 |
| Died | September 22, 1886 (aged 46–47) |
| Allegiance | Zulu Kingdom |
| Rank | Commander of the Undi corps |
| Battles/wars | Anglo-Zulu War
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| Children | Prince Bangani KaDabulamanzi |
After the defeat of the Zulus, and the deposition of Cetshwayo, Dabulamanzi campaigned for the return of his brother to power. When Cetshwayo was restored in 1883, Dabulamanzi fought on his behalf to maintain the unity of the Zulu kingdom. Dabulamanzi means, ‘the one who conquers the waters’.
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