Second Matabele War

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The Second Matabele War, also known as the First Chimurenga, was fought between 1896 and 1897 in the region that later became Southern Rhodesia. The conflict was initially between the British South Africa Company and the Matabele people, later expanding to include the Shona people in the rest of Southern Rhodesia.

1896 — 1897  WikimediaWikidata
First Chimurenga; Mashona uprising; Matabele uprising; Ndebele insurrection
British South Africa Company, Shona people, company rule in Rhodesia, war

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1896 — 1897 Second Matabele War
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1893 — 1894 First Matabele War
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Maurice Gifford, Gifford`s Horse, Matabele War 1896Maurice Gifford, Gifford's Horse, Matabele War 1896
Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Burnham Riding Off After Shooting the “god” Mlimo and Burning the “Holly” Krall.Mr. Armstrong and Mr. Burnham Riding Off After Shooting the “god” Mlimo and Burning the “Holly” Krall.
1896 Events Collage V 1.01896 Events Collage V 1.0
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    eventwar1893First Matabele Warwar, Tswana people, Northern Ndebele people, company rule in Rhodesia, British South Africa CompanyWikidata
    eventwar1896Second Matabele Warcompany rule in Rhodesia, British South Africa Company, war, Shona peopleWikidata
    commonsimageMaurice Gifford, Gifford's Horse, Matabele War 1896 Commons
    commonsimageMr. Armstrong and Mr. Burnham Riding Off After Shooting the “god” Mlimo and Burning the “Holly” Krall. Commons
    commonsimage1896 Events Collage V 1.0 Commons