EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 8 MIN
The Omani Queen Who Ruled from Exile: Bait al-Maqdis Fort
from The Story of Oman: Maritime Empire and Forgotten Power — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the remarkable story of a 17th-century Omani queen who governed her domains from a fortress in exile after her kingdom was overrun by Portuguese forces. The episode focuses on the fortress of Bait al-Maqdis, a mountain stronghold in the Jebel Akhdar range where Queen Malika bint al-Nebhani relocated her court after the fall of Julfar in 1621. We discuss how she sustained an Ibadi state in miniature, minting her own copper fulus coins, receiving ambassadors from the Ya'aruba imams, and orchestrating the resistance that would eventually lead to the reconquest of Muscat in 1650. The episode also examines the unique architectural features of Bait al-Maqdis, its water systems, and its role as a symbol of continuity during one of Oman's darkest periods. #Oman #History #FexingoHistory #Malika bint al-Nebhani #Bait al-Maqdis #Jebel Akhdar #Ibadi #PortugueseEmpire #Julfar #Ya'aruba #Fulus #17thCentury #Fortress #Exile #Resistance #Muscat #IndianOcean #MiddleEast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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