# The Rozvi Iron Army's 1437 Cattle Raid on Khami

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Podcast: [Great Zimbabwe: The Lost African Kingdom of Stone — Fexingo History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/great-zimbabwe-the-lost-african-kingdom-of-stone-fexingo-history-7829648)
Published: 2026-07-24T00:43:47+00:00
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## Resource

In 1437, the Rozvi Iron Army under Chikura Wadyambeu launched a devastating cattle raid on the Torwa stronghold of Khami. This episode unpacks the logistics, strategy, and aftermath of the raid — how the Rozvi used their signature cattle howdah tactics to breach Khami's dhaka walls, and how the raid reshaped the balance of power in southern Africa. Lucas and Luna discuss the role of Mwari oracles in sanctioning the attack, the mutupo clan loyalties at play, and the fate of the captured Torwa cattle. They also explore the broader implications: the raid marked the beginning of the end for Torwa resistance and cemented Rozvi dominance over the Zimbabwe Plateau. #RozviIronArmy #Khami #ChikuraWadyambeu #cattleraid #cattlehowdah #Torwa #MwariOracle #mutupo #dhaka #GreatZimbabwe #1437 #SouthernAfrica #ZimbabweHistory #MilitaryHistory #PrecolonialAfrica #History #FexingoHistory #AfricanHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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