Fun Fact - History :D

The Anglo- Zanzibar war was a battle between the British Empire and Sultante of Zanzibar. The war happened kn August 16th, 1896. It lasted 40 minutes being the shortest war in recorded history. 

Context if your curious :p 

In the 19th century Britain extended its power to East Africa. Barghash the ruler at the time was forced to listen and partition his land to the European powers. Other sultan’s followed in his steps. Britain made two policies after Zanzibar became a protectorate of the British Empire. Slave must be abolished and the island had to restore the mercantile economy. Merchants were angered by the policies. After the death of Sayyid Ali ibn Saʿīd many people claimed the throne and Ḥamad ibn Thuwayn was chosen to rule. Prince Khālid ibn Barghash the son of Barghash try becoming ruler but was convicted to stand down. After the death of Ḥamad, Khālid seized the place and its harem.

(I got to lazy to write about battle and aftermath here’s the source: https://www.britannica.com/event/Anglo-Zanzibar-War)