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Basuto Gun War, 1880 - Masupha, Basuto chief
Masupha, Basuto chief, who rebelled again British rule in Basutoland in South Africa. Described in the Illustrated London News in 1880 as " an illiterate native heathen, but of great repute, both as a warrior and politician." Date: 1880
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This striking photograph captures Masupha, the renowned Basuto chief who led a rebellion against British rule in Basutoland, South Africa, in 1880. Born as an illiterate native, Masupha rose to prominence as both a formidable warrior and a shrewd politician among his people. The Basutos, also known as the Sotho, are an ethnic group indigenous to the mountainous region of Lesotho and parts of South Africa. The Basutoland Gun War, as it came to be known, was a significant conflict in the 1880s that saw Masupha and his followers resist the encroachment of British colonialism. The British, seeking to extend their influence and control over the region, had demanded that Masupha surrender his weapons and submit to their authority. Masupha, however, refused, believing that doing so would compromise the sovereignty and independence of his people. In response, Masupha led a military campaign against the British, using guns and other weapons to defend his lands. The conflict lasted for several months and resulted in significant casualties on both sides. Eventually, the British emerged victorious, and Masupha was exiled to the Seychelles Islands. Despite the outcome, Masupha's rebellion remains an important chapter in the history of Basutoland and the broader struggle for self-determination in Africa. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between European colonial powers and indigenous peoples during the late 19th century.
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