Imamate of Oman: Map & History
The Imamate of Oman, officially the Imamate State of Oman, was several succession of states within the Oman proper in the Hajar Mountains, part of the present-day Sultanate of Oman.
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The Imamate of Oman, officially the Imamate State of Oman, was several succession of states within the Oman proper in the Hajar Mountains, part of the present-day Sultanate of Oman. The capital of the Imamate alternated historically between Rustaq and Nizwa. The Imamate's territory extended north to Ibri and south to the Alsharqiyah region and the Sharqiya Sands. The Imamate was bounded in the east by the Hajar Mountains and in the west by the Rub' al Khali desert. The Al Hajar Mountains separated the Imamate of Oman from Muscat and Oman. The elected Imam (ruler) resided in the capital, and Walis (governors) represented the Imamate in its different regions.
Modern Countries Once Part of Imamate of Oman
At its mapped extent, Imamate of Oman covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Imamate of Oman's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Imamate of Oman in Depth
History
Omani Azd used to travel to Basra for trade. Omani Azd were granted a section of Basra, where they could settle and attend their needs. Many of the Azd who settled in Basra became wealthy merchants and under their leader Muhallab bin Abi Sufrah started to expand the influence of power east towards Khorasan. Ibadi Islam originated in Basra with its founder Abdullah ibn Ibada around the year 650 CE, which the Azd in Iraq followed. Later, al-Hajjaj ibn Yusuf, the Umayyad governor of Iraq, came into conflict with the Ibadis, which forced them out to Oman. Among those who returned to Oman was the scholar Jabir ibn Zayd, an Omani Azdi. His return and the return of many other scholars greatly enhanced the Ibadi movement in Oman.
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Imamate of Oman: Key Facts
| Capital | Nizwa |
|---|---|
| Official language | Arabic |
| Founded | 751 CE |
| Dissolved | 23 July 1970 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q2342282 (CC0).
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Imamate of Oman Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Imamate of Oman appears, with the other states of the time.
Imamate of Oman: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Imamate of Oman exist?
Imamate of Oman is dated to 1913 CE – 1919 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of Imamate of Oman?
The capital of Imamate of Oman was Nizwa.
How large was Imamate of Oman at its peak?
At its peak in 1919 Imamate of Oman covered about 103,928 km².
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