When Did Dingaan Die?

Dingane ka Senzangakhona Zulu, commonly referred to as Dingane or Dingaan, was a Zulu chief who became king of the Zulu Kingdom in 1828.

What happened to Dingane?

Overthrow and death

Dingane had his general, Ndlela kaSompisi, executed, and with a few followers, he sought refuge in Nayawo territory on the Lubombo mountains. A group of Nyawo and Swazi assassinated him in Hlatikhulu Forest. He was succeeded as king by Mpande, who was a half-brother to both Dingane and Shaka.

How did King Dingane die?

In February 1840, Mpande's forces finally decisively defeated Dingane on the Maqongqo hills. He fled north across the Phongolo River, where it is believed he met his death in the Lebombo Mountains at the hands of the Nyawo and his old enemy, the Swazi.