EPISODE · May 28, 2026 · 4 MIN
The Omani Naval Disaster That Ended an Empire
from The Story of Oman: Maritime Empire and Forgotten Power — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1827, the Omani fleet under Sayyid Said bin Sultan suffered a catastrophic defeat at the hands of the Saudi-backed Bani Bu Ali tribe near the coast of Ras al-Hadd. This little-known battle, fought on land and sea, shattered Oman's naval dominance and paved the way for British influence in the region. Lucas and Luna explore the political intrigue, the clash between Ibadi and Wahhabi forces, and the aftermath that forever changed Oman's trajectory. They discuss the role of the Al Bu Said dynasty, the shifting alliances with the British, and how this disaster forced Oman to pivot from empire-building to survival. The episode also touches on the legacy of the Bani Bu Ali rebellion and its echoes in modern Oman. #Oman #NavalHistory #SayyidSaid #BaniBuAli #Ibadi #Wahhabi #AlBuSaid #RasAlHadd #IndianOcean #19thCentury #Empire #BattleOfAlHadd #History #FexingoHistory #MiddleEast #SaudiArabia #BritishEmpire #OmaniNavy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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