V. The Modern Period, 1789–1914 > G. Africa, 1795–1917 > 3. Regions > d. East Africa > 1. Swahili Coast and Hinterland > 1884, Nov
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1884, Nov
 
Karl Peters signed a number of treaties with native chiefs in the hinterland of Bagamoyo.  1
 
1885, Feb
 
The German East Africa Company was chartered to take over the claims established by Peters. The German government established a protectorate over East Africa from the Umba River in the south to the Rovuma River in the north.  2
Benedictine nuns started work in Dar es Salaam.  3
 
Aug
 
Germans forced the sultan of Zanzibar to recognize a German protectorate over Witu.  4
 
 
 
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