Bhungane II

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Bhungane II
King of AmaHlubi
Reign1760-1800
Predecessor Ntsele
Successor Mthimkhulu
BornMlotsha
Died1800
Issue Mthimkhulu
Father Ntsele

Bhungane II kaNtsele, Bhungan'omakhulukhulu (birth name Mlotsha) was the king of AmaHlubi tribe from 1760 until his death in 1800. He was the father of King Mthimkhulu II (Ngwadlazibomvu). He was also the grandfather to the famous King Langalibalele I. King Bhungane II was perceived as to be a gifted medicine-man (herbalist) and a rainmaking which is believed to be passed on from father to son in the Hlubi kingship. [1]

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References

  1. "HLUBI". Archived from the original on 2018-09-03. Retrieved 2019-11-28.
Regnal titles
Preceded by King of Amahlubi
1760-1800
Succeeded by