Battle of the Basotho

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:battle
gptkbp:aftermath land disputes
treaties and agreements
political changes in the region
increased tensions between Basotho and colonial forces
gptkbp:casualties significant losses on both sides
gptkbp:characterized_by strategic maneuvers
use of terrain
fierce fighting
gptkbp:combatants gptkb:Cape_Colony
gptkb:Basotho
gptkbp:commemorated_by historical reenactments
monuments in Lesotho
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired Basotho nationalism
gptkbp:date 1858
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:films
gptkb:literature
gptkbp:followed_by Battle of the Berea
gptkbp:historical_context colonial expansion in Southern Africa
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of resistance against colonialism
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Battle of the Basotho
gptkbp:influenced_by geographical features
local alliances
British military strategies
Basotho guerrilla tactics
gptkbp:involved_technology gptkb:Cavalry
firearms
infantry tactics
gptkbp:is_taught_in Lesotho history classes
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Moshoeshoe_I
British colonial leaders
gptkbp:led_to formation of the Basotho nation
recognition of Basotho rights
gptkbp:legacy impact on future conflicts
Basotho cultural identity
historical memory in Lesotho
gptkbp:location gptkb:Basutoland
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:Sir_George_Grey
gptkb:Moshoeshoe_I
gptkbp:outcome Basotho retained independence
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Basotho_Wars
gptkbp:precedes Battle of the Quthing
gptkbp:primary_source oral histories
colonial records
letters and correspondence
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Battle_of_Thaba_Bosiu
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Vaal_River
gptkbp:result Basotho victory
gptkbp:significance part of the Basotho Wars
gptkbp:strategic_importance control over territory
gptkbp:type gptkb:military_conflict
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Basotho_people
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6