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Event war Africa

Mfecane (The Crushing)

1815 CE – 1840 CE

The Mfecane was a massive upheaval triggered by Zulu expansion under Shaka that displaced millions across southern and eastern Africa, reshaping the entire region's political map.

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Conflict · Africa

Mfecane (The Crushing)

1815 CE – 1840 CE

The Mfecane was a massive upheaval triggered by Zulu expansion under Shaka that displaced millions across southern and eastern Africa, reshaping the entire region's political map.

Standing in 1815 CE

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Tibet Polity · South Asia 1000 CE – 1960 CE Ottoman Empire Polity · Europe 1299 CE – 1922 CE Vice-Royalty of New Spain Polity · Americas 1530 CE – 1815 CE Machu Picchu Landmark · Americas 1450 CE – still standing Rangitoto Island Landmark · Oceania 1450 CE – still standing Angkor Wat Landmark · East Asia 1113 CE – still standing

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