Multiple choice

Which was the shortest war in history and what was the duration?

  1. The war between France and England lasted for 11 days.

  2. The war between Zanzibar and England in 1896. Zanzibar surrenderd in 38 minutes.

  3. Battle between Corsica and Germany lasted for 25minutes

  4. The war between Marathas and Mughals lasted for 30 days.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Anglo-Zanzibar War occurred on August 27, 1896, between the United Kingdom and the Zanzibar Sultanate. It lasted approximately 38 to 45 minutes, making it the shortest recorded war in history.

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