Oman's Imamate and the Siege of Muscat 1915

In 1915, as World War I raged, a forgotten siege unfolded in Oman. Imamate forces loyal to Salim al-Kharusi besieged Muscat, the seat of the Busaidi Sultan, who was backed by British India. This episode explores the Ibadhi revival, the tribal dynamics of interior Oman, and how a British-Indian relief column broke the siege at the Battle of Bayt al-Falaj. We discuss the role of the Muscat Levy Corps, the strategic importance of the Batinah coast, and why this conflict, though overshadowed by larger wars, shaped modern Oman's borders and identity. Perfect for listeners interested in colonial-era resistance, the Ibadhi tradition, and the lesser-known theatres of the Great War. #Oman #Imamate #SalimAlKharusi #SiegeOfMuscat1915 #BattleOfBaytAlFalaj #Ibadhi #Busaidi #WorldWarI #MuscatLevyCorps #Batinah #BritishEmpire #OmanHistory #MiddleEastHistory #TribalWarfare #ColonialConflict #History #FexingoHistory #ForgottenWars Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo