[1] Their aim was to force the British authority after the Anglo-Zulu War and to protect the resident commissioner, Sir Melmoth Osborn.

The fort was built in 1883 about 2 kilometres from the town center on a high point that offers a view in all directions.

This police unit was based here until 1904 and then disbanded, but was called back in 1906 to help the authorities suppress the Bambatha Rebellion.

Bullet holes were built into the walls to repel possible attackers.

It pays particular attention to the military, cultural and missionary history of the region.