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CultsDontCultivate The Zanj Rebellion, also known as the Zanj Revolt, was a major uprising that took place in southern Iraq from 869 to 883 AD. The rebellion was led by African slaves known as Zanj who were forced to work on sugar plantations in the region. The primary cause of the Zanj Rebellion was the harsh conditions and brutal treatment that the Zanj slaves endured while working on the plantations. They were subjected to extreme exploitation, abuse, and oppression by their Arab overseers, which eventually led to their revolt against the Abbasid Caliphate. The rebellion was sparked by a combination of factors including the oppressive working conditions, racial discrimination, and the desire for freedom and better treatment. The Zanj rebels managed to establish a significant stronghold in the marshy areas of southern Iraq and were able to resist the Abbasid forces for several years. The Zanj Rebellion was one of the largest and most prolonged slave revolts in the history ...