Battle of Majuba (1881)

The Battle of Majuba was a pivotal clash during the First Boer War, fought in 1881 in South Africa. The British forces, led by Major General Sir George Pomeroy Colley, faced the Boers atop Majuba Hill. The surprising Boer victory resulted in a significant shift in the conflict, leading to peace negotiations and the eventual recognition of the South African Republic's independence by the British government.