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ZANJJ REVOLT 869 AD - 883 AD
The Zanj revolt was a rising of East African slaves and local Arabs in the southern Iraqi marshlands, led by Ali ibn Muhammad. They over-ran most of southern Iraq, sacking Basra in 871, and established their own fortified cities. From 879- 883 they were progressively subdued by the Abbasid Khalif’s brother with a large army. Zanj armies provide interesting games and are a considerable challenge for mounted armies. Reference: Slingshot 255.