History of the Comoros

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History of the Comoros
Sultans on the Comoros (1676–1912) Colonial governors of the Comoros (1841–1975) Territory of the Comoros (1946–1975) Abdallah regime (1978–1989) Operation Azalee (1995) 2008 invasion of Anjouan Wars Coups
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The history of the Comoros extends back to about 800–1000 AD when the archipelago was first inhabited. The Comoros have been inhabited by various groups and sultanates throughout this time. France colonised the islands in the 19th century, and they became independent in 1975.^[1]