Q. The shortest war recorded in history between two sovereign powers was between__?
Answer: UK and Zanzibar
Notes: The shortest-ever war in recorded history was that between the United Kingdom and Zanzibar (which is now a part of Tanzania) from 9.02 a.m. to 9.40 a.m. on August 27, 1896. The UK battle fleet under Rear-Admiral Harry Holdsworth Rawson (1843-1910) delivered an ultimatum to the self- appointed Sultan of Zanzibar, Said Khalid, to evacuate his palace and surrender. This was not forthcoming until after 38 minutes of bombardment.

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