Khalifa bin Said

ModernEmperorZanzibar1852 — 1890

Third sultan of Zanzibar during scramble.

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Quick Facts

Born

1852

Died

1890

Country

Zanzibar

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)43

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score49.2

Khalifa bin Said — Complete Timeline

1888 AD

Accession as Third Sultan of ZanzibarPolitical Action◆ Major

Khalifa bin Said became sultan after the death of his brother Barghash bin Said. His reign coincided with the intensifying Scramble for Africa, as European powers competed for control over East African territories.

SuccessionSultanateScramble for Africa

Granting of Concessions to the Imperial British East Africa CompanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Khalifa bin Said granted the Imperial British East Africa Company (IBEAC) administrative rights over the Kenyan coast. This concession effectively transferred control of mainland territories to British commercial interests, reducing Zanzibar's influence.

Colonial ConcessionIBEACLoss of Territory

Impact: regional

1890 AD

Signing of the Anglo-German Agreement of 1890Political Action◆ Major

Khalifa bin Said's government was party to the Anglo-German Agreement that defined colonial boundaries in East Africa. This treaty recognized Zanzibar as a British sphere of influence while Germany gained control over mainland Tanganyika.

Colonial TreatyAnglo-German AgreementBoundary Definition

Impact: regional