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Sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. British troops in tropical helmets survey the destruction by fire of the house of Cetshwayo, King of the Zulus, at the end of the

Sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. British troops in tropical helmets survey the destruction by fire of the house of Cetshwayo, King of the Zulus, at the end of the


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Sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. British troops in tropical helmets survey the destruction by fire of the house of Cetshwayo, King of the Zulus, at the end of the

Sketch by ILN special artist, Melton Prior. British troops in tropical helmets survey the destruction by fire of the house of Cetshwayo, King of the Zulus, at the end of the Zulu wars

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1879 Cetshwayo Destruction Helmets Melton Prior Special Survey Tropical Wars Zulu Zulus


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This poignant sketch by Melton Prior, a special artist for the Illustrated London News (ILN), captures the aftermath of the Zulu Wars in 1879. The British troops, clad in tropical helmets, stand amidst the smoldering ruins of the once grand residence of Cetshwayo, the revered King of the Zulus. The destruction of his house marked the end of the brutal conflict, which saw the British Empire assert dominance over the Zulu Kingdom. The Zulu Wars, a series of battles fought between the British and the Zulu Kingdom, began in January 1879, following a dispute over the payment of tribute. The Zulus, renowned for their military prowess, initially inflicted heavy losses on the British forces. However, the tide turned in favor of the British, who eventually emerged victorious, leading to the exile of Cetshwayo and the annexation of the Zulu Kingdom. The destruction of Cetshwayo's house symbolized the end of an era, as the once powerful Zulu monarch was forced into exile, and his kingdom came under British rule. The British troops, having surveyed the devastation, would have felt a sense of triumph, but also a profound sense of sadness for the loss and destruction that had occurred. Melton Prior's skilled depiction of this moment in history provides a visual representation of the aftermath of the Zulu Wars, offering a glimpse into the complexities of the conflict and its impact on the people involved. The image is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the Zulu Wars and the role they played in shaping the political landscape of Southern Africa.

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