In 1896 he was involved in the Anglo - Zanzibar War , caused by the succession of a sultan unfavourable to the British .
In 1896 he was led 900 pro-British Askaris during the bombardment of the Sultan 's palace .
In 1896 he was involved in the Anglo - Zanzibar War , caused by the succession of a sultan unfavourable to the British , and led 900 pro-British Askaris during the bombardment of the Sultan 's palace .