The Matabele had previously made up part of the Zulu Kingdom ; Mzilikazi , Lobengula 's father , had exiled with his followers by King Shaka around 1823 .
Jump up ^ In 1890 , Lobengula 's kingdom was about half a century old .
The Matabele had previously made up part of the Zulu Kingdom ; Mzilikazi , Lobengula 's father , had exiled with Lobengula 's followers by King Shaka around 1823 .
Jump up ^ In 1890 , Lobengula 's kingdom was about half a century old .