Kingdom of Eswatini Colonial Records

British Protectorate (1903-1968)
After the British victory in the Anglo-Boer War, Swaziland became a British Protectorate in 1903. Prior to this, Swaziland had been heavily influenced by British and Dutch rule in South Africa. During the British Protectorate, Swaziland was divided into European and non-European rule. eSwatini gained independence in 1968.