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Gained a knighthood
Following his role in crushing the Indian Rebellion -
Period: to
Member of India Council in Britain
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High Commissioner and Governor of Cape Colony
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Deliberately provoked war with Zulus
Lord Carnarvon wanted to merge Brit SA with Dutch Boer Transvaal
SA colonists hostile to plan
Boers wanted independence
Zulus seen as obstacle to federation
British victory
Costly therefore officially reprimanded -
Loss at Isandlwana
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Gladstone withdrew Frere from South Africa
Denounced for acting recklessly