Abushiri Revolt (1888 AD)
Abushiri Revolt (Germany & German East Africa Company vs Arab and Swahili Rebels) took place in 1888 AD during Scramble for Africa.
Battle facts
- Year: 1888 AD
- Date: 1888-01-01
- Era: Modern
- Conflict: Scramble for Africa
- Side A: Germany, German East Africa Company
- Side B: Arab and Swahili Rebels
- Commanders (A): Hermann Wissmann, Emil von Zelewski
- Commanders (B): Abushiri ibn Salim al-Harthi
- Outcome: German victory
Rebellion suppressed
German Government takes control of Tanganyika from German East Africa Company
- Coordinates: -6.118°, 39.314°
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