For such a small island, Zanzibar is steeped in history. From ancient Arab and Persian emigrants to bloody wars and revolutions, Zanzibar has always been in the thick of these.
Below is a brief encounter of Zanzibar's history, which has been divided up into 6 sections:
1. Pre-15th Century
2. Period of Portuguese Rule
3. The Sultans of Trade
4. Britain's brief empire
5. Revolution Day
6. Post revolution and present day
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