kingdom
Basotho Kingdom
Highveld and Caledon Valley context.
Parent: Sotho–Tswana
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In this family
Events
c. 1815Mfecane or Difaqane begins1824Moshoeshoe consolidates at Thaba Bosiu1835–1840The Great Trekc. 1840Mfecane or Difaqane subsides3 February–29 August 1848Orange River Sovereignty proclaimed and Battle of Boomplaats fought1858First Basotho War1865–1868Seqiti War and the later Basotho Wars12 March 1868Basutoland placed under British protection