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Tippu Tip, or Tippu Tib (c. 1832 – June 14, 1905), real name Ḥamad ibn Muḥammad ibn Jumʿah ibn Rajab ibn Muḥammad ibn Saʿīd al Murjabī (Arabic: حمد بن محمد بن جمعة بن رجب بن محمد بن سعيد المرجبي), was an Afro-Omani ivory and slave owner and trader, explorer, governor and plantation owner.
Mar 20, 2023 · Learn about Tippu Tip, one of the richest and most powerful slave traders in Africa in the late 19th century. Discover his origins, expeditions, achievements, and legacy in this article.
Jun 10, 2024 · Tippu Tib (born 1837—died June 14, 1905, Zanzibar [now in Tanzania]) was the most famous late 19th-century Arab trader in central and eastern Africa. His ambitious plans for state building inevitably clashed with those of the sultan of Zanzibar and the Belgian king Leopold II.
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The Sultanate of Utetera (1860–1887), also referred as Tippu Tip's state, was one of the Arab sultanates established in eastern Africa. It was a 19th century short-lived state ruled by the infamous Swahili slave trader Tippu Tip (Hamad al Murjebi) and his son Sefu.
Sep 2, 2023 · Dive into the complex and contentious history of Tippu Tip, a 19th-century Arab ivory and slave trader who became a prominent figure in East Africa. We explore the manifold...
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Learn about the life and legacy of Tippu Tip, one of the most infamous figures of the East African slave trade. Discover how he rose to power, exploited millions of Africans, and left a dark stain on history.
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Tippu Tip, or Tippu Tib, real name Ḥamad ibn Muḥammad ibn Jumʿah ibn Rajab ibn Muḥammad ibn Saʿīd al Murjabī, was an Afro-Omani ivory and slave owner and trader, explorer, governor and plantation owner.
