Yarubid dynasty: Map & History
The Yarubid dynasty were rulers of Oman between 1624 and 1742, holding the title of Imam.
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The Yarubid dynasty were rulers of Oman between 1624 and 1742, holding the title of Imam. They expelled the Portuguese from coastal strongholds in Muscat and united the country. They improved agriculture, expanded trade and built up Oman into a major maritime power. Their forces expelled the Portuguese from East Africa and established long-lasting settlements on Zanzibar, Mombasa and other parts of the coast. The dynasty lost power during a succession struggle that started in 1712 and fell after a prolonged period of civil war.
Modern Countries Once Part of Yarubid dynasty
At its mapped extent, Yarubid dynasty covered territory in 4 present-day countries. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
- Bahrain1718–1740 CE · nearly all
- United Arab Emirates1626–1740 CE · most
- Oman1626–1740 CE · most
- Tanzania1700–1743 CE · a small part
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Yarubid dynasty'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.
Yarubid dynasty in Depth
Background
Oman has traditionally been divided between the relatively barren and sparsely populated interior and the more populous coastal region. There was often little or no overall government in the interior, and the tribes often fought amongst each other. They shared belief in the Ibadi branch of Islam, distinct from the main Sunni and Shia schools. The coastal region, particularly the northeast coast around Muscat, was more outward looking, with longstanding connections to Mesopotamia and Persia.
After the early days of Islam, the interior tribes were led by Imams, who held both spiritual and temporal power.
They established a system where the ulama of the Banu Sama, the largest of the Ibadi tribes of the interior, would select the Imam.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Ya'rubids (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Yarubid dynasty: Key Facts
| Dissolved | 1742 |
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Facts from Wikidata Q1752110 (CC0).
Yarubid dynasty Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Yarubid dynasty appears, with the other states of the time.
Yarubid dynasty Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 121,481 km² in 1729 CE.
Yarubid dynasty: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Yarubid dynasty exist?
The Yarubid dynasty is dated to 1626 CE – 1743 CE, in the Early Modern & Age of Discovery era.
How large was the Yarubid dynasty at its peak?
At its peak in 1729 the Yarubid dynasty covered about 121,481 km².
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