Abdullah bin Khalifa of Zanzibar explained

Sir Abdullah bin Khalifa
Succession:Sultan of Zanzibar
Reign:6 October 1960 – 1 July 1963
Predecessor:Sir Khalifa bin Harub
Successor:Jamshid bin Abdullah
Birth Date:13 February 1911

Sir Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Busaidi,, (13 February 1911 – 1 July 1963) (Arabic: عبد الله بن خليفة), was the 10th Sultan of Zanzibar after the death of his father, Sir Khalifa bin Harub, who died on 9 October 1960 at age eighty-one.[1] He was less popular than his father and had a rough reign as Sultan during a period of rising African nationalism. In addition, by the time of his death, both his legs had been amputated due to disease.[2]

He ruled Zanzibar from 9 October 1960 to 1 July 1963. On his death, he was succeeded as Sultan by his son Jamshid, who was deposed during the Zanzibar Revolution in January 1964.

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Notes and References

  1. Brennan. James R.. 1 October 2008. Lowering the Sultan's Flag: Sovereignty and Decolonization in Coastal Kenya. Comparative Studies in Society and History. 50. 4. 831–861. 10.1017/S0010417508000364. 143834691. 1475-2999.
  2. Book: McIntyre, Chris. Zanzibar. Bradt Travel Guides. 2013. 978-1841624587. 25.
  3. Web site: Today in D.C. History: D.C.'s Oldest Business Closes Up Shop. Washington City Paper. en. 6 April 2019.