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The Zanzibar Revolution began on 12 January 1964 and overthrew Sultan Jamshid bin Abdullah and the mainly Arab-led government of the Zanzibar Sultanate. The revolution was driven by opposition from the islands' majority African population and brought the Afro-Shirazi Party and Umma Party to power. On 26 April 1964, Zanzibar united with Tanganyika under a new state that became known as Tanzania.
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How good is Zanzibar Revolution?
Zanzibar Revolution scores 4.85/10 (Poor) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Revolution category. Ended sultanate but involved mass violence and ethnic killings; reputation mixed by later union with Tanzania and authoritarian politics.
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See our alternatives page for Zanzibar Revolution for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Burkina Faso Revolution of 1983, Ethiopian Revolution of 1974, Somali Revolution of 1969.
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