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History of Qubari - Part 3: Colonial Period In the mid 16th century, the Portuguese established a fortress a few miles to the East of Marzouk. The Portuguese presence lasted for around 50 years. However, when a supply fleet sailed to the fortress in 1598, they discovered that it had been "swallowed by the desert", and the colony was abandoned. Qubari briefly returned to independence, but within a century, became a vassal state of the Ottoman empire. However, the Ottomans had more pressing matters elsewhere, and neglected their new vassal. In the 19th century, the British arrived in the region, and British passenger ships often docked at Marzouk on their way to India. The relationship was not without friction however, and after allegations appeared in the Westminister Evening Gazette that the King was involved in kidnapping, slavery and even cannibalism, the Anglo-Qubari war of 1878 resulted. The King was deposed and sent into exile, and replaced by his young nephew under the tutelage of British advisors. As with the Ottomans, British interest in Qubari rapidly declined. However, in 1912 when the Germans began to show an interest in the country, the British established a coaling station and small military base. Soon after the outbreak of World War One, the Ottoman Empire declared war on Great Britain, and at this point the British simply annexed the country. The British presence was unpopular, and in 1941 an uprising against British rule occurred. However, the British were able to surpress the uprising, and once again interfered in the line of succession, this time appointing Hulegu IV as King.
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