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Zulu kaMalandela
King founder and chief of the Zulu clan
A reminder outside the main entrance of uMgungundlovu, a short distance from his grave
Born1627
Died1709 (aged 81–82)
clanZulu
FatherMalandela

Zulu kaMalandela (1627–1709), son of Malandela, was the founder and chief of the Zulu clan, which was formed from the Nguni people. The Zulus and the Qwabes were formed from the Ngunis. When the King of the Ngunis, Malandela died, he divided the Kingdom into two clans, the Qwabes and the Zulus. In the Zulu language, Zulu means Heaven.

Royal titles
Preceded by Zulu King Succeeded by