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Conflict between the Basuto and the Cape Colony
The Basuto Gun War, also known as the Basutoland Rebellion, was a conflict between the Basuto and the British Cape Colony. It lasted from 13 September
Basuto_Gun_War
Lesotho chief
the most powerful Basuto chiefs. In 1880, he became one of the leaders of Basuto resistance to the Cape in the Basuto Gun War. The war resulted in a peace
Masopha
Paramount Chief of the Basotho, 1870–1891
late protectorate period, annexation to the Cape Colony (1871), the Basuto Gun War (1880–1881), and the restoration of direct British rule as the Crown
Letsie I Moshoeshoe of Lesotho
Letsie_I_Moshoeshoe_of_Lesotho
Topics referred to by the same term
Basuto War may refer to any of three conflicts in Basutoland: The Eighth Xhosa War (1850-1853) The Free State–Basotho Wars (1858-1868) The Basuto Gun
Basuto_War
British colonial Welsh administrator (1815–1884)
Act" (1879), during the Xhosa Wars, and decreed that all those of African descent had to be disarmed. The Basuto Gun War (1880) followed, as the Basotho
Henry_Bartle_Frere
Community Council in Maseru District, Lesotho
was established in the 1880s as a refuge for Basotho displaced by the Basuto Gun War. It is located close to several major natural features, including the
Semonkong
Recipient of the Victoria Cross (1847–1919)
during the subsequent Basuto Gun War. He later achieved the rank of surgeon colonel and, in March 1900 during the Second Boer War fighting at Aliwal, he
Edmund_Hartley
British general service medal
white administrators and, as a result, troops were mobilised and the Basuto Gun War broke out. Various encounters ensued until February 1881, when an armistice
Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal
Cape_of_Good_Hope_General_Service_Medal
turbulent period in the Cape's history, dominated by conflicts such as the Basuto Gun War. He was also the Cape's first locally-born Prime Minister. Scanlen was
Thomas_Charles_Scanlen
Country in Southern Africa
forcibly annexed, much to the humiliation of the Basotho, leading to the Basuto Gun War in 1880–1881. In 1884, the territory became a Crown colony by the name
Lesotho
British colonial administrator and politician (1830–1913)
in Basutoland – at the time administered by the Cape. The resulting Basuto Gun War, together with continued conflict with the Xhosa, saw the Cape government
Gordon_Sprigg
provides a list of wars occurring between 1800 and 1899. Conflicts of this era include the Napoleonic Wars in Europe, the American Civil War in North America
List_of_wars:_1800–1899
South African politician
Town. For fifteen months he joined the Orange Free State forces in the Basuto Gun War. He passed as an attorney and was an advocate of the High Court. He
Johan_Zulch_de_Villiers
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
bottle was shot through and became useless. The published citation read: War Office, April 12, 1880. THE Queen has been graciously pleased to signify
Peter_Brown_(VC)
field for the Basuto Rebellion in 1880. Lieutenant-Colonel Richard Southey commanded the Cape Mounted Yeomanry during the Basuto Gun War. Twenty-six-year-old
Cape_Mounted_Yeomanry
Lesotho chief
August 19, 1905. Letsie is one of the chiefs whom led the 1880 Basotho gun war which ended in basotho victory and independence for Lesotho. Lerotholi
Lerotholi
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
joined the Cape Mounted Riflemen as a captain. He served in the 1880 Basuto Gun War, but resigned his commission in April 1881.[citation needed] In ill
Cecil_D'Arcy
British army officer (1844–1913)
Frontier War in 1877. He commanded the Transvaal Volunteer Force against Sekhukhune in 1878–1879 and the Cape Mounted Riflemen in the Basuto Gun War of 1881
Frederick_Carrington
British Colony from 1884 to 1966
the Cape Colony then proved unpopular with the people, leading to the Basuto Gun War of 1880–1881. By an Order in Council dated 2 February 1884, which came
Basutoland
Anti-colonial Insurgency in Kenya (1952–1960)
Kenya and featuring guns instead of spears, of successful armed resistance to maintain crucial aspects of autonomy is the Basuto Gun War of 1880–1881, whose
Mau_Mau_rebellion
Guernsey-born South African soldier and recipient of the Victoria Cross
Surgeon in the 1st Cape Mounted Yeomanry, Cape Colonial Forces during the Basuto Gun War, when he performed the following actions for which he was awarded the
John_Frederick_McCrea
Mosotho writer (1876 - 1948)
Protestant church and remained loyal to the Cape Colony forces during the Basuto Gun War, which led them to flee their home and settle in Mafeteng. Having spent
Thomas_Mofolo
Basotho prophet (1793–1908)
of a Christian covenant with the Basotho. During the ramp-up to the Basuto Gun War of 1880–1881, she was accused of "spawning crowds of female prophetesses
'Mantsopa
Recipient of the Victoria Cross
11 November 2012. "Robert George Scott VC, Basuto War 1879". Retrieved 11 November 2012. "Anglo Boer War – Scott's Railway Guards". "The Army in South
Robert_George_Scott
British colonial soldier (1856–1955)
While he was in the Cape Colony, he fought in the Gaika-Galeka War and the Basuto Gun War. He was offered a commission in the Cape Colony but declined it
Edward_Algernon_Barnett
Colonial police force
visit to Zululand in the final days of the War. Natal Mounted Policemen later served in the Basuto Gun War (1880–81), where they defended the passes of
Natal_Mounted_Police
South African politician (1841–1926)
Act, which led to the outbreak of the Basuto Gun War. The Sprigg government also provoked the Basotho Gun War, which it was unable to conclude. As the
John_X._Merriman
South African military commander
fought in the Anglo-Zulu War (1879) and the Basutoland Gun War (1880–1881), the Bechuanaland Campaign (1897), and the Anglo-Boer War when he was in command
Henry_Lukin
include the Victoria Cross awarded to the American Unknown Soldier of World War I buried in the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. He was
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Siege of Eshowe 22 January – 3 April 1879 Battle of Ulundi 4 July 1879 Basuto Gun War between the British Cape Colony and the Sotho people 13 September 1880
List of battles in South Africa
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1852 battle between the Cape Colony and the Basuto people
Berea was a battle between British forces under Sir George Cathcart and Basuto-Taung forces under King Moshoeshoe I that took place on 20 December 1852
Battle_of_Berea
Town in Devon, England
town. Edmund Hartley (1847–1919), awarded the Victoria Cross in the Basuto Gun War. Hartley Court in Fore Street is named after him. Gordon McLeod (1890–1963)
Ivybridge
British Army general (1839–1932)
was appointed to the command of the Sixth Army Corps in the Second Boer War in South Africa in December 1899. He served as Quartermaster-General to the
Sir Charles Clarke, 3rd Baronet
Sir_Charles_Clarke,_3rd_Baronet
trail of wars across southern Africa – including new frontier wars against the Xhosa and the Pedi people, the Anglo-Zulu war, the Basuto Gun War and later
John Paterson (Cape politician)
John_Paterson_(Cape_politician)
Cricketer from South Africa (1856–1913)
and was awarded a medal with clasp, and later served in the Second Boer War, for which service he was awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal with four
Robert_Stewart_(cricketer)
South African colonial military commander
campaign that year. In 1880–1881, he commanded operations in the Basutoland Gun War in Basutoland. Col Bayly served as Commandant-General of the Cape Colonial
Zachary Bayly (military officer)
Zachary_Bayly_(military_officer)
Calendar year
Cape Colony sets a deadline for the Basuto people to surrender their weapons; non-compliance leads to the Basuto Gun War. May 2 – After having her lights
1880
of wars involving England & List of wars involving Scotland. For a list of wars involving the predecessors of both states and a broader list of wars fought
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Crimean War Inkerman Andrew Scott British Indian Army 1877 Balochistan Campaign Quetta Robert George Scott Cape Colonial Forces 1879 Basuto Gun War Morosi's
List of English Victoria Cross recipients
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This is a list of wars involving Lesotho and its processing states. Sanders, Peter (1975). Moshoeshoe, chief of the Sotho. Heinemann. pp. 171–174. ISBN 978-0435327934
List of wars involving Lesotho
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British colonial war in 1879
Battles of the Zulu War". BBC History Magazine. Vol. 10, no. 2. pp. 26–33. Dutton, Roy (2010). Forgotten Heroes Zulu & Basuto Wars including Medal Roll
Anglo-Zulu_War
British war correspondent (1852–1920)
the Basuto Gun War, and afterwards joined the adventurer and mercenary Digby Willoughby in Madagascar. Willoughby, who had also served in the Zulu War and
Charles_Norris-Newman
carried decorations from the Pope, the Gaika War, the disastrous Basuto Gun War and the Anglo-Zulu War. His political personality was a memorable mixture
Frederick_Schermbrucker
Baphuthi Chief
District for white settlement. The Basuto resisted disarmament and rose in rebellion, which led to the Basuto Gun War from September 1880 to April 1881
Morosi
South African colonial military commander
Frontier War (1877–1878), he transferred to the new Defence Department, and commanded the Cape Mounted Yeomanry. He served in the Basuto Gun War in Basutoland
Richard Southey (British Army officer)
Richard_Southey_(British_Army_officer)
South African ichthyologist and zoologist
during the 9th Frontier War in February to May 1879 and in Basutoland in September 1880 to March 1881 during the Basuto Gun War. Thompson was appointed
William_Wardlaw_Thompson
Day of the year
Antietam. 1880 – The Basuto Gun War breaks out after the Basuto launch a rebellion against the Cape Colony. 1882 – Anglo-Egyptian War: The Battle of Tel
September_13
Minister Gordon Sprigg's attempt at disarming the Basotho ignites the Basuto Gun War. October 18 October – Griqualand West is annexed to the Cape Colony
1880_in_South_Africa
Australian politician
compositor, migrating to Cape Colony in 1880 where he served in the Basuto Gun War. In 1884 he migrated to Sydney, working first as a compositor for the
William Brooks (Australian politician)
William_Brooks_(Australian_politician)
Mosotho writer from South Africa (1913–1994)
much of his life in South Africa, in areas confiscated following the Basuto Gun War. He did, however, maintain a strong identification with Lesotho. The
A.S._Mopeli-Paulus
British adventurer in Madagascar
an irregular troop, "Willoughby's Horse", which saw service in the Basuto Gun War of 1880. In January 1884 Willoughby went to Madagascar, where, gaining
Digby_Willoughby_(adventurer)
Cape Colony politician (1817–1892)
African citizens, leading to revolts and further conflicts like the Basuto Gun War. Although Saul Solomon had initially agreed to accept Sprigg's new government
Saul_Solomon
Military unit
during the 2nd Orange Free State—Basuto War at Thaba Bosiu, the former mountain stronghold of Moshoeshoe, founder of the Basuto nation. The regiment's headquarters
Regiment Louw Wepener/Oos Vrystaat
Regiment_Louw_Wepener/Oos_Vrystaat
Defence organisation of the Cape Colony in South Africa
during the Anglo-Zulu War (1879), volunteer units were called up to man the garrisons in the Transkei and elsewhere. In the Basuto Gun War (1880–1881), Colonial
Cape_Colonial_Forces
Police served in the Basuto Gun War (1880–81), where they defended the passes of the Drakensberg against attack from the Basuto, and the Transvaal Rebellion
John_Dartnell
Detailed history
1919th and 1927th Basuto Companies; the unit's worst loss of life during the war. A total of 21,000 Basuto enlisted during the war, 1,105 of whom perished
History_of_Lesotho
Military unit
and the siege of Seringapatam in April 1799 during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. It was renumbered as the 94th Regiment of Foot in December 1802. It also
94th_Regiment_of_Foot
British military unit
infantry was created in 1878. Most enlisted troops were drawn from the Basuto and Mpondo tribes, which had had long experience fighting the Zulus. The
Natal_Native_Contingent
British colonial administrator
disarmament of natives. Attempts to enforce the law resulted in the Basuto Gun War of 1880 to 1881. Unrest continued until it was agreed in 1884 to place
Marshal_Clarke
1879 Anglo-Zulu War battle
Knight Forgotten Heroes Zulu & Basuto Wars, Roy Dutton,/ Wallasey and the Dutton Family - Forgotten Heroes Zulu & Basuto Wars Site by Isandlwana Battlefield
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Use of equines in combat
As the campaign wore on, losses were replaced by more durable African Basuto ponies, and Waler horses from Australia. Equestrian culture in Ethiopia
Horses_in_warfare
British colonial administrator
South Africa in 1877, joining the Cape Mounted Riflemen. During the Basuto Gun War, between 1880 and 1881, he was appointed as a Captain commanding a native
Herbert_Sloley
1765 first-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy
HMS Victory is a 104-gun first-rate wooden sailing ship of the line. With 248 years of service as of 2026, she is the world's oldest naval vessel still
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First King of Lesotho
British Cape Colony Sir George Napier, whereby the British recognized the Basuto as their allies. The Basotho were tasked with countering Boer incursions
Moshoeshoe_I
Dreadnought battleship of the United States Navy
North Sea during World War I without engaging the enemy, though she did fire for the first time when shooting medium-caliber guns at supposed submarines
USS_Texas_(BB-35)
Weapon
org.nz. Retrieved 23 January 2019. Dutton, Roy (2010). Forgotten Heroes Zulu & Basuto Wars including Medal Roll 1877-8-9. Prenton, UK: InfoDial Ltd.
Swinburn–Henry
1964 film by Cy Endfield
Anglo-Zulu War = Dr Adrian Greaves publisher Pen & Sword Military 2025 Isbn 978 1 03612 215 7 Dutton, Roy (2010). Forgotten Heroes: Zulu & Basuto Wars including
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Fictional character from Dragon Ball
of his Final Flash attack, called Gamma Burst Flash (ガンマバーストフラッシュ, Ganma Bāsuto Furasshu). In Dragon Ball GT, Vegeta displays a powerful new attack, entitling
Vegeta
Japanese pre-dreadnought battleship
ISBN 0-87021-192-7. Friedman, Norman (2011). Naval Weapons of World War One: Guns, Torpedoes, Mines and ASW Weapons of All Nations; An Illustrated Directory
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1797 heavy frigate of the U.S. Navy
and eight 32-pounder carronades, a total of 52 guns. During the War of 1812, Constitution's battery of guns typically consisted of 30 long 24-pounder (11 kg)
USS_Constitution
British Army officer (1830–1879)
to ride to the sound of the guns, "and attack the Zulu wherever they appeared". He was well respected by his native Basutos. Moreover, the actions of Durnford
Anthony_Durnford
United States Navy steam-powered cruiser
museum ship under their auspices. The main eight-inch guns and turrets, scrapped before World War I, were replaced with sheet metal fabrications. In January
USS_Olympia_(C-6)
South African statesman and military leader
raiders were cut off from their homeland. They were harried by Briton and Basuto alike, and were weakened by disease and starvation. Those who were most
Jan_Smuts_in_the_Boer_War
1911 ocean liner in United Kingdom
ship for the convoy. She was carrying more than 1,000 troops, including Basuto and Batswanan members of the African Auxiliary Pioneer Corps, and Palestinian
SS_Erinpura
and would assist the Cape Colony to put down the Basuto rebels and took with it two 9-pounder field guns. It was disbanded in 1881 and at that time had
Ignatius_Ferreira
Colonial history of the African continent
(1969). Hill of destiny: the life and times of Moshesh, founder of the Basuto. London: Longman. "Moshoeshoe". Encarta Encyclopedia. Redmond: Microsoft
Colonial_Africa
British Territorial Army unit
Cty. of London Yeo.) Battalion, Machine Gun Corps. It remained on the Western Front for the rest of the war. At the Armistice, it was serving as Army
3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters)
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English Tudor warship (1511–1545)
intermittent war, and she was one of the earliest examples of a purpose-built sailing warship. She was armed with new types of heavy guns that could fire
Mary_Rose
Japanese anime television series
GeoGrey Sword. ShineGreymon can assume Burst Mode (バーストモード, Bāsuto Mōdo). Digimon Xros Wars was first publicly revealed in the June 2010 issue of Shueisha's
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Warrior-class ironclad steamship of the Royal Navy (in service 1861–83)
HMS Warrior is a 40-gun steam-powered armoured frigate built for the Royal Navy in 1859–1861. She was the name ship of the Warrior-class ironclads. Warrior
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1899 battle of the Second Boer War
accompanied by elements of the Ficksburg and Ladybrand commandos from the Basuto border. Reinforcements were also brought up from the Bloemhof and Wolmaranstad
Battle_of_Magersfontein
Action role-playing video game
Namco Bandai Games in Japan. Gods Eater Burst (ゴッドイーター バースト, Goddo Ītā Bāsuto) is an enhanced re-release that expanded the story and introduced new game
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South African military units
campaigns: the 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th Cape Frontier Wars, the siege of Durban (1842), and the Basuto War. The CMR were disbanded in 1870. In 1915 the earlier
Cape_Mounted_Riflemen
Austro-Hungarian then Yugoslav riverine naval ship
raised and refurbished after World War II. Armed with two single 105 mm (4.1 in) gun turrets, three single 40 mm (1.6 in) gun mounts and six 20 mm (0.79 in)
Yugoslav_monitor_Sava
19th-century small armoured turret ship
After the war, in 1885 and 1887, Huáscar was renovated, including renewal of boilers, new screw design, and all-new steam engines to move the gun and artillery
Huáscar_(ironclad)
Zulu armed body of men or regiment
Forgotten Heroes: Zulu & Basuto Wars including Complete Medal Roll. Infodial. ISBN 978-0-9556554-4-9. Barthorp, Michael (2002). The Zulu War: Isandhlwana to Ulundi
Impi
Russian cruiser that participated in the October Revolution
Kronstadt and her new 6-inch guns were removed and installed on floating batteries to be used by the Bolsheviks during the civil war. In 1922, Aurora returned
Russian_cruiser_Aurora
Royal Navy C-class light cruiser
First World War appearance, which among other things would have involved sourcing and installing 6-inch (152.4 mm) and 4-inch (102 mm) guns of that era
HMS_Caroline_(1914)
Museum ship moored on the Danube in Budapest
L/40 SFK L/44 guns and an 8 mm Salvator-Dormus machine gun, was installed. At the outbreak of the war, Leitha was about to be demobilized. However it was
SMS_Leitha
durable breed, that was to be known as the Basuto pony. The Basotho equipped their mounted fighters with guns, although the traditional spear, battle-axe
African military systems (1800–1900)
African_military_systems_(1800–1900)
1836–1852 Boer migrations away from the British Cape Colony
including 282 Voortrekkers, of whom 185 were children, and 250 Khoikhoi and Basuto accompanying them. In contrast to earlier conflicts with the Xhosa on the
Great_Trek
Modified Pisa-class armoured cruiser
Averof's main guns, shortly before celebrating Independence Day during World War II Lithograph honouring Averof printed after the Balkan Wars Painting depicting
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Submarine of the Confederate States of America
submarine of the Confederate States of America that fought in the American Civil War. Hunley demonstrated the advantages and dangers of undersea warfare. She
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Japanese anime series characters
energy and the GeoGrey Sword. ShineGreymon can assume Burst Mode (バーストモード, Bāsuto Mōdo). "Digimon Fusion". New Video. Archived from the original on February
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Last sail-only warship designed and built by the United States Navy
(203 mm) shell-firing guns and four 32-pounder long guns, though she carried other guns as well, including two Parrott rifle chase guns. Constellation's career
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Quirk Outburst (勃発/激発/爆笑/爆発/バースト, Boppatsu/Gekihatsu/Bakushō/Bakuhatsu/Basuto) forces her targets to burst into uncontrollable laughter that dulls their
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Finnish icebreaker and museum ship launched in 1907
with gun mounts already in 1931, and shortly before the Winter War began she was armed with four 120 mm (4.7 in) 50-caliber Vickers naval guns of Russian
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American Civil War ironclad warship
City-class casemate ironclads built at the beginning of the American Civil War to serve as river gunboats. Cairo is named for Cairo, Illinois. In June 1862
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Military unit
activity. While serving in Italy the regiment absorbed drafts of African Basuto soldiers, who were also given the right to wear the Essex badge. The long
7th_Battalion,_Essex_Regiment
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