Umthlangana
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Umthlangana (also known as Mahlangane ?) was a Zulu prince - the son of Senzangakona
, a brother of Shaka
, and half-brother of Dingane
and Mpande
. He assisted Dingane and Shaka's inDuna
(advisor) Mbopa in Shaka's assassination in 1828, and was himself assassinated by Dingane shortly afterwards.
Senzangakona
Senzangakhona kaJama was a chief of the Zulu clan, succeeding his father Jama kaNdaba, and primarily notable as the father of Shaka Zulu.- Biography :...
, a brother of Shaka
Shaka
Shaka kaSenzangakhona , also known as Shaka Zulu , was the most influential leader of the Zulu Kingdom....
, and half-brother of Dingane
Dingane
Dingane kaSenzangakhona Zulu —commonly referred to as Dingane or Dingaan—was a Zulu chief who became king of the Zulu Kingdom in 1828...
and Mpande
Mpande
Mpande , uMsimude owavela ngesiluba phakathi kwamaNgisi namaQadasi, as he was praised, was king of the Zulu nation from 1840 to 1872, making him the longest reigning Zulu king. He was a half-brother of Shaka and Dingane, who both preceded him as kings of the Zulu...
. He assisted Dingane and Shaka's inDuna
InDuna
InDuna is a Zulu title meaning advisor, great leader, ambassador, headman, or commander of group of warriors. It can also mean spokesperson or mediator as the izinDuna often acted as a bridge between the people and the king...
(advisor) Mbopa in Shaka's assassination in 1828, and was himself assassinated by Dingane shortly afterwards.