Who is King Cetshwayo’s father?

King Cetshwayo’s father was Mpande kaSenzangakhona, who ruled as king of the Zulu Kingdom before Cetshwayo. Mpande’s reign was marked by internal strife and the challenges posed by colonial expansion. After Mpande’s death in 1872, Cetshwayo ascended to the throne, continuing the legacy of his father’s leadership amidst growing tensions with British colonial forces.