The Shortest War Ever! 😱

The Anglo-Zanzibar War, which took place off the coast of Tanzania in 1896, is the shortest war in human history, lasting only 38 minutes. Following the death of the pro-British sultan of Zanzibar, his cousin Khalid bin Barghash took on the role of sultan without the blessing of the British. Britain’s chief diplomat, Basil Cave, demanded Khalid evacuate the palace, but when he refused, the British opened fire. After a 38-minute bombardment, Khalid escaped and the palace lowered its flag, ending the conflict. Thank you for watching the curious collective.

The Anglo-Zanzibar War, which took place off the coast of Tanzania in 1896, is the shortest war in human history, lasting only 38 minutes. Following the death of the pro-British sultan of Zanzibar, his cousin Khalid bin Barghash took on the role of sultan without the blessing of the British. Britain’s chief diplomat, Basil Cave, demanded Khalid evacuate the palace, but when he refused, the British opened fire. After a 38-minute bombardment, Khalid escaped and the palace lowered its flag, ending the conflict. Thank you for watching the curious collective.