Zulu

Zulu

Origins The **Zulu** (isiZulu: //**amaZulu**//) are the largest South African ethnic group of an estimated 10-11 million people who live mainly in the province of KwaZulu-Natl, South Africa. Small numbers also live in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Mozambique. Their language, isiZulu, is a Bantu language. The Zulu were a major clan of Northern KwaZuluNatal and were founded by Zulu kaNtombhela in 1709.

Conflict with British

On December 11,1878 British people delivered an ultimatum to 11 chiefs representing Cetshwayo. The terms required Cetshwayo to disband his army and accept British authority. Cetshwayo refused, and war followed at the start of 1879. During the war, the Zulus defeated the British at the Battle of Isandlwana on January 22. The British managed to get the upper hand after the battle at Rorke's Drift, and win the war with the Zulu defeat at the Battle of Ulundi on July 4.