A Historical Atlas of OmanOman s long and fascinating history is profiled in this beautifully illustrated historical atlas. Students will learn how the Portuguese conquered Oman from 1508 to 1659, until the Turks replaced them as a leading regional force during the rise of the Ottoman Empire. By tracing the geography and changing land borders, students gain an understanding of how Oman s nineteenth-century ties with Great Britain for military protection helped it gain power. This book is a unique examination of Oman s past and current civilizations and culture. |
Contents
Introduction | 5 |
Arab Dominance | 16 |
Invasions and Independence | 23 |
The Al Said Dynasty | 32 |
Rebellions | 40 |
Qabus ibn Said | 54 |
Common terms and phrases
Aden African coast Ahmad ibn Sa'id Al-Hajar ancient Arabian Peninsula Arabian Sea archaeologists attack Baghdad Bahla Bahla Fort Batinah coast became Britain caliph captured Masqat CASPIAN SEA century coastal country's coup cultures Damascus defeat Desert Dhofar Egypt elected imam export frankincense Gama Gulf of Oman Ibadite Ibadite Islam ibn Turki imam India Iraq Islam Kuwait land Masqat Mecca Medina Middle East military Muslim Nasir bin Muhammad Nizwa Nomads Oman's interior Omani Ottoman Empire Persian Gulf port Portugal Portuguese Qabus ibn Sa'id Qatar rebellion rebels ROYAUME rule Sa'id Al Sa'id Sa'id bin Sultan Sa'id ibn Taymur Safavid Empire Salalah Saudi Arabia sayyids ships signed a treaty southern Arabia Suhar Sultan bin Saif Sultan Qabus ibn Sultan Sa'id ibn Taymur ibn territories took control trade routes Treaty of Seeb tribal leaders tribes Umayyad United Arab Emirates Wahhabi walis Ya'rubid dynasty Yemen Zanzibar