XHOSA WARS
1779 - 1879

The Xhosa Wars are also called the Cape Frontier Wars.

Where were the Xhosa Wars fought?
In the eastern frontier region of Cape Colony, South Africa.

Who fought THE XHOSA WARS?
The European settlers vs. the Xhosa.

who won the XHOSA WARS?
The white folks. As per usual.

WHY WERE THE XHOSA WARS FOUGHT?
Disputes over land and cattle.

WHAT WERE THE DATES OF THE XHOSA WARS?
All in all the Xhosa Wars were fought over a period of a hundred years. In detail, the fighting can be split into the following nine wars:

First Xhosa War - 1779

Second Xhosa War - 1789 - 1793

Third Xhosa War - 1799 - 1801

Fourth Xhosa War - 1811 - 1812

Fifth Xhosa War - 1818 - 1819

Sixth Xhosa War - 1834 - 1835

Seventh Xhosa War - 1846

Eighth Xhosa War - 1850 - 1853

Ninth Xhosa War - 1877 - 1879

Here is the map of South Africa since 1815.

SOUTH AFRICA
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And here is the map of South Africa in 1870 (see inset).

Africa in 1870
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