062 The Shortest War of All Time - One Minute History

The Sultanate falls into chaos after Sultan Hamad's death. His nephew, Khalid Bin Bargosh, declares himself Sultan, violating a treaty with Britain. The British demand Khalid's abdication, but he refuses and barricades himself in the palace. On August 27, 1896, the British bombard the palace, leading to a brief conflict. Zanzibar suffers 500 casualties, while the British report only one injury. Khalid escapes to Germany, and the British install a puppet government, marking the Anglo-Zanzibar War as the shortest in history.

What event triggered chaos in the Sultanate after the death of Sultan Hamad Bin?

Who declared himself Sultan in violation of a treaty with Britain?

What ultimatum did the British issue to Sultan Khalid?

What was the outcome of the conflict in terms of casualties?

How did Sultan Khalid escape after the conflict?