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Saif bin Sultan II

Omani imam

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Saif bin Sultan II (Arabic: سيف بن سلطان الثاني) (c. 1706 – 1743) was the sixth of the Yaruba dynasty of Imams of Oman, a member of the Ibadi sect. He held the position of Imam four times during the Omani Civil War.

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Citizenship
Oman wd
Occupation
imam wd

Positions held wd

  • Sultan of Oman

About

Saif bin Sultan II inherited leadership of the country as a child, but was pushed aside in favor of his brother. His brother was deposed, and Saif was again proclaimed Imam, although power was held by a regent who later proclaimed himself Imam. The regent was deposed, Saif was proclaimed Imam again, and after a civil war was again deposed in 1724. Fighting continued, and in 1728 Saif became Imam for the fourth and last time. He was forced to share power with a rival Imam who controlled the interior. A civil war ensued in which the country was divided. Saif bin Sultan II twice called for help from Persia. The first time the Persians looted the towns and caused great destruction before leaving. The second time they set about conquering the country. Saif bin Sultan II was deposed in 1742 and died in 1743.

Questions

What positions has Saif bin Sultan II held?
Positions held by Saif bin Sultan II include: Sultan of Oman.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Saif bin Sultan II · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q2212189 · CC0 1.0

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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