Complex sentence: As ruler, Cetshwayo set about reviving the military methods of his uncle Shaka as far as possible, forming new age-set regiments and even succeeded in equipping his regiments with a few antiquated muskets and other outdated firearms.
Split into simpler sentences: As ruler, Cetshwayo set about reviving the military methods of his uncle Shaka as far as possible. He formed new age-set regiments and even succeeded in equipping his regiments with a few antiquated muskets and other outdated firearms.