Oman's Oil Discovery: The End of the Imamate

In 1964, oil was discovered in Oman's interior, but it took three more years and a civil war to end the Imamate's rebellion. This episode follows the political and military struggle between Sultan Said bin Taimur and the Imamate forces backed by Saudi Arabia, culminating in the Jebel Akhdar War (1957–1959) and the final defeat at Tanuf. We explore how oil wealth transformed Oman from a medieval sultanate into a modern state, and how the discovery reshaped the balance of power between the coast and the interior. Featuring the roles of the British SAS, the Muscat and Oman Field Force, and the exile of Imam Ghalib al-Hinai. A turning point in Omani history that set the stage for the reign of Sultan Qaboos. #OmanHistory #OilDiscovery #JebelAkhdar #Imamate #SultanSaidbinTaimur #GhalibalHinai #BritishSAS #Tanuf #Muscat #OmanCivilWar #MiddleEastHistory #20thCentury #Decolonization #Ibadi #Busaidi #SaudiArabia #Petroleum #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo