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Sultanate of Zanzibar
The Sultanate of Zanzibar was created when the Omani Empire was divided after Sultan Said bin Sultan died. It controlled the Swahili coast and a large trade in cloves, ivory and enslaved people. It became a British protectorate in 1890, and a revolution overthrew the sultan in 1964.
Key facts
| Dates | 1856 – 1964 CE |
|---|---|
| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Stone Town |
| Founder | Majid bin Said |
| Religion(s) | Islam |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.