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1901

Swazi Forces Defeat Piet Retief Commandos: A Turning Point in Boer War Dynamics.

08 Mar 1901

British Column Enters Swaziland; Captures Boer Convoys, Disarms Fighters - Second Anglo-Boer War

28 Feb 1901

British forces disrupt Boer supply lines near Eswatini border during Boer War.

09 Feb 1901

1900

Herbert Kitchener Assigned as the British Commander leading to new directives concerning British interests in Southern Africa

29 Nov 1900

Herbert Kitchener Assigned as the British Commander leading to new directives concerning British interests in Southern Africa

Queen Labotsibeni's Alliance with British Against Boer Threat in Swaziland

Nov 1900

British Forces Capture Komatipoort

Sep 1900

Grazing Restrictions in South Africa and Swaziland

18 Apr 1900

1899

Francis William Reitz's Decree Protects Swazi Sovereignty from Boer Encroachment

Dec 1899

Labotsibeni Mdluli Becomes Regent of Eswatini

10 Dec 1899

Labotsibeni Mdluli Becomes Regent of Eswatini

Death of King Ngwane V

01 Dec 1899

Death of King Ngwane V

Colonial Resistance in Kwaliweni During Anglo-Boer War

28 Oct 1899

Evacuation Order Issued by Special Commissioner Krogh in Tension-filled Eswatini.

04 Oct 1899

Anglo-Boer War Impact on Swaziland's Governance and Political Landscape

01 Oct 1899

Swazi Colonial Authorities Temporarily Withdraw: Ngwane V Assumes Leadership During Transition

01 Sep 1899

1895

Transition of Power: Mbandzeni to Ngwane V

1895

1894

London Convention Establishes Swaziland as a Protected State of the Transvaal Republic.

01 Dec 1894

1889

Mbandzeni's Death Sparks Provisional Council Formation in Swaziland

18 Dec 1889

1879

Mbandzeni's Role in Defeating Sekhukhune: An Alliance with British Forces

1879

Mbandzeni's Role in Defeating Sekhukhune: An Alliance with British Forces

1877

British Annexation of the Transvaal

1877

1875

Mbandzeni Ascended to the Throne

01 Jun 1875

1873

Cetshwayo's Crowning as the Zulu King

1873

Cetshwayo's Crowning as the Zulu King

1872

Succession of Mbandzeni Following the Death of Ludvonga

1872

Death of Crown Prince Ludvonga II of Eswatini, Heir to King Mswati II

1872

1868

South African Republic's Annexation Attempt in 19th Century Swaziland.

1868

1865

Regency of Queen Tsandzile Ndwandwe after King Mswati II's demise in Eswatini.

1865

1855

Uncovering a Second Deed: Dutch Republics' Claim on Swazi Land in 19th Century

1855

1846

Swazi Land Sale for 170 Cattle

1846

1845

Boer Settlements in Ohristad and Lydenburg during the Great Trek.

1845

1839

Mswati II Begins His Reign

1839

1815

Establishment of the Capital at Zombodze

1815