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Draft:Conflict in Zanzibar (1503)
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The Conflict in Zanzibar was a military conflict in 1503 between the Kingdom of Portugal and Zanzibar. After the conflict, the Sultan of Zanzibar submitted to Portuguese authority, agreeing to become a vassal state and pay an annual tribute.
| Conflict in Zanzibar (1503) | |||||||||
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Basic_Map_of_East_Africa,_c.1500.png) Principal cities of East Africa, including Zanzibar, c. 1500 | |||||||||
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| Belligerents | |||||||||
 Kingdom of Portugal | Zanzibar | ||||||||
| Commanders and leaders | |||||||||
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Rodrigues Ravasco |
Sultan of Zanzibar Sultan's son † | ||||||||
| Strength | |||||||||
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1 nau 30 soldiers | ~4,000 soldiers | ||||||||
| Casualties and losses | |||||||||
| Unknown | Over 30 killed | ||||||||
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