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Said bin Sultan

Sultan of Muscat and Oman (1791–1856)

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Sayyid Said bin Sultan (Arabic: سعيد بن سلطان, Saʿīd bin Sulṭān, Swahili: Saïd bin Sultani) (5 June 1791 – 19 October 1856) was Sultan of Muscat and Oman, the fifth ruler of the Al Bu Said dynasty from 1804 to 4 June 1856. His rule began after a period of conflict and internecine rivalry of succession that followed the death of his father, Sultan bin Ahmad, in November 1804. He is regarded as one of the greatest Omani sultans.

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Born
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Place of birth
Muscat wd
Died
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Place of death
Muscat wd
Citizenship
Oman wd
Occupation
politician wd
Spouse
Azza bint Saif Al Busaidi wd

Positions held wd

  • Sultan of Oman

About

Said's uncle Qais bin Ahmad finally agreed to Said's primacy after Said had killed his cousin, Badr bin Saif, a pretender to the throne. Said is noted for moving his capital to Zanzibar, where it remained during the time when the Omani Empire reached the zenith of its power and wealth.

Questions

When was Said bin Sultan born?
Said bin Sultan was born on 5 June 1791 in Muscat.
What positions has Said bin Sultan held?
Positions held by Said bin Sultan include: Sultan of Oman.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Said bin Sultan · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q506193 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Said bin Sultan.jpg by Author unknown; painted by an American sailor, possibly Lieutenant William F. Lynch (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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