Sultan Of Zanzibar Collection

Seyyid Barghash, Sultan of Zanzibar, d 1888 (engraving)
3655638 Seyyid Barghash, Sultan of Zanzibar, d 1888 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seyyid Barghash, Sultan of Zanzibar, d 1888)

An Adventure at the "Zoo"(b / w photo)
1627719 An Adventure at the " Zoo" (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Adventure at the " Zoo")

The Bombardment of Zanzibar (b / w photo)
1050937 The Bombardment of Zanzibar (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Zanzibar)

The Late Seyyid Hamis Bin Thwain (engraving)
1050908 The Late Seyyid Hamis Bin Thwain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Seyyid Hamis Bin Thwain, Sultan of Zanzibar)

Visit of the Sultan of Zanzibar to H Ms "Euryalus", Blue-Jackets marching Past (engraving)
1044542 Visit of the Sultan of Zanzibar to H Ms " Euryalus", Blue-Jackets marching Past (engraving) by English School

The Lion and Lioness sent by the Sultan of Zanzibar as a Present to the Queen (litho)
1063011 The Lion and Lioness sent by the Sultan of Zanzibar as a Present to the Queen (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

His Highness Seyyid Ali, Son of the Sultan of Zanzibar (b / w photo)
1615577 His Highness Seyyid Ali, Son of the Sultan of Zanzibar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His Highness Seyyid Ali)

Reception of British Naval Officers by the Sultan of Zanzibar (engraving)
1049873 Reception of British Naval Officers by the Sultan of Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

HH Seyyid Ali, Sultan of Zanzibar, in his State Carriage (engraving)
1062191 HH Seyyid Ali, Sultan of Zanzibar, in his State Carriage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HH Seyyid Ali, Sultan of Zanzibar)

The Livingstone Expedition (engraving)
1057862 The Livingstone Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Livingstone Expedition)

The Sultan of Zanzibar at Ascot (engraving)
1611840 The Sultan of Zanzibar at Ascot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sultan of Zanzibar at Ascot)

The Sultan of Zanzibar at Manchester (engraving)
1621206 The Sultan of Zanzibar at Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sultan of Zanzibar at Manchester)

The Sultan of Zanzibar at Liverpool (engraving)
1621201 The Sultan of Zanzibar at Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sultan of Zanzibar at Liverpool)

The Sultan of Zanzibar visiting Messers Elkingtons Factory at Birmingham (engraving)
1621196 The Sultan of Zanzibar visiting Messers Elkingtons Factory at Birmingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Syed Barghash Bin Said, Sultan of Zanzibar (engraving)
1611849 Syed Barghash Bin Said, Sultan of Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syed Barghash Bin Said, Sultan of Zanzibar)

The Sultan of Zanzibar landing at Westminster Palace Stairs (engraving)
1611841 The Sultan of Zanzibar landing at Westminster Palace Stairs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sultan of Zanzibar, now under British Protection (engraving)
1596846 The Sultan of Zanzibar, now under British Protection (engraving) by Wilson, Thomas Harrington (fl.1842-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sultan of Zanzibar)

The Sultan of Zanzibar at Lady Freres Garden Party (engraving)
1611861 The Sultan of Zanzibar at Lady Freres Garden Party (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sultan of Zanzibar at Lady Freres Garden Party)

Seyyid Khalid (engraving)
1051069 Seyyid Khalid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seyyid Khalid, the Zanzibar Usurper)

The Fighting in Zanzibar, the British Camp at Gonjora during the Attack (litho)
1056412 The Fighting in Zanzibar, the British Camp at Gonjora during the Attack (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fighting in Zanzibar)

Favourites at the Zoo (litho)
1063104 Favourites at the Zoo (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Favourites at the Zoo)

Said Bargash, Sultan of Zanzibar (engraving)
1094717 Said Bargash, Sultan of Zanzibar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Said Bargash, Sultan of Zanzibar)

Sayyid Barghash Bin Said, Sultan of Zanzibar, 1875. Barghash bin Said ruled Zanzibar from 1870 until 1888. Much of the infrastructure of Stone Town, the old part of Zanzibar City

Source Size = 3767 x 4989
The Livingstone Expedition: 1. Drilling Nasik Boys at Zanzibar; 2. H.H. Sayid Bergash, Sultan of Zanzibar; 3. Sayid Suliman, Grand Vizier; 4

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"The Sultan of Zanzibar: A Complex Legacy of Power, Slavery, and Diplomacy" Step into the intriguing world of the Sultan of Zanzibar, where history unfolds through captivating engravings and photographs. Delve into the depths of East Africa's past as we explore the controversial topic of slavery. Uncover the shocking reality with "More Slaveries than one, " an engraving that exposes a dark chapter in Zanzibar's history. Witness how this issue shaped diplomatic relations in "The Slavery Question in East Africa" and experience Sir Bartle Frere's reception by the Sultan himself in "Reception of Sir Bartle Frere in Durbar. " Amidst political turmoil, witness "The Crisis at Zanzibar" captured through another striking engraving. Meet Seyyid Barghash, a pivotal figure whose reign ended tragically with his death in 1888 as depicted in "Seyyid Barghash, Sultan of Zanzibar. " Embark on an extraordinary adventure at the zoo with an intriguing black-and-white photo titled "An Adventure at the 'Zoo'. " Marvel at exotic animals sent from afar while contemplating their significance within cultural exchanges. Witness a momentous event etched forever in time - "The Bombardment of Zanzibar. " This powerful black-and-white photograph immortalizes a significant clash between powers that would shape future dynamics. Discover influential figures such as Seyyid Hamis Bin Thwain through yet another evocative engraving titled "The Late Seyyid Hamis Bin Thwain. " Unravel his story and understand his impact on this vibrant land. Experience grandeur during moments like when visiting British naval officers were received by the Sultan himself ("Reception of British Naval Officers") or when His Highness Seyyid Ali parades through town ("HH Seyyid Ali, Son of the Sultan of Zanzibar, in his State Carriage").