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identify major protagonists during the reign of Mpande;
analyze the varying impact ofcolonial establishments on
Mpande's rule in KwaZulu;
indicate failures and successes ofthe reign ofMpande;
expose and evaluate the reaction and influences ofMpande's
subjects and neighbours on his reign;
table, interpret and evaluate all agreements between Mpande
and Colonial authorities during the period in question;
analyze and evaluate the influence ofthe Inissionaries and
mission stations on Mpande;
establish convincingly that Mpande had effectively applied
the skil1s ofa politician and diplomat.