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The 11 pages that link to Matabeleland, each with the reason it gives.

• British South Africa CompanyRelated: Company agents sought concessions from Lobengula, ruler of the Ndebele kingdom based there.

• Ndebele peopleBroader topic: The region became the main homeland of Zimbabwe's Ndebele population.

• GukurahundiRelated: Much of the campaign’s violence and its lasting social impact were concentrated there.

• Joshua NkomoBroader topic: The region became the principal setting for Gukurahundi and Nkomo’s political base.

• LobengulaRelated: Lobengula’s court and kingdom were based in this region.

• Zimbabwe African People's UnionRelated: ZAPU's strong support in this region shaped its post-independence political position.

• First Matabele WarRelated: The war’s territorial outcome was Company control over this Ndebele heartland.

• Ndebele KingdomBroader topic: The kingdom’s political center became established in this region.

• MzilikaziBroader topic: Mzilikazi eventually established his kingdom in this region.

• Northern Ndebele languageRelated: This region is the principal homeland where Northern Ndebele is widely spoken.

• First ChimurengaRelated: Company occupation of the region preceded the Ndebele rebellion.