On 10 December 1963 the Sultanate of Zanzibar achieved independence from British rule. One month later, on 12 January 1964, the elected government was overthrown and the Sultan deposed in a violent
Hao ndio wapinduliwa wakuu mkuu. Wote waliishia majela Zanzibar na wengine Tanganyika, huyo Mfalme alihifadhiwa na Mwalim Nyerere na baadae akaelekea Uengereza kwa Amani kabisa.