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Original Articles

Restructuring within the Zulu royal house

Clan splitting and the consolidation of royal power and resources under Shaka

Pages 85-113 | Published online: 24 Feb 2007

NOTES

  • 1852 Commission to Enquire into the Past and Present State of the Kafirs in the District of Natal , Fynn confirmed the early existence of exogamy practices ( 1852 : 65 ).

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