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Did you know the shortest war in history lasted only 38 minutes? On August 27, 1896, the Anglo-Zanzibar War broke out between the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar. It was triggered after the sudden death of the pro-British Sultan, and the succession of his cousin, who was not favored by the British. The British forces, with significantly superior military technology, bombarded the Sultan's palace and quickly ended the conflict. The Sultan fled, and the British installed a more compliant ruler. This brief yet intense event highlights the geopolitical maneuvering of colonial powers in the late 19th century. Moments like these remind us how quickly the tides of history can turn.
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