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Ndlela kaSompisi | |
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| Died | February 1840 |
| Cause of death | Execution by strangulation |
| Allegiance | King Shaka King Dingane |
| Battles / wars | Ndwandwe–Zulu War Battle of Blood River Battle of Maqongqo |
Ndlela kaSompisi (died February 1840) was a key general to Zulu Kings Shaka and Dingane. He rose to prominence as a highly effective warrior under Shaka. Dingane appointed him as his inDuna, or chief advisor. He was also the principal commander of Dingane's armies. However, Ndlela's failure to defeat the Boers under Andries Pretorius and a rebellion against Dingane led to his execution. This made him a failure in the eyes of his people.