The Omani Siege of Fort Jesus 1698

In 1698, after a two-year siege, Omani forces under Imam Saif bin Sultan captured Fort Jesus from the Portuguese, ending over a century of Portuguese dominance on the Swahili Coast. This episode tells the story of that pivotal battle, focusing on the naval blockade, the Portuguese commander's desperate holdout, and the betrayal that sealed Mombasa's fate. We also explore the aftermath: how Oman's victory opened a new chapter in East African history, including the rise of the Mazrui clan and the eventual Omani shift of capital to Zanzibar. Listen as Lucas and Luna unpack the siege's strategy, the diverse coalition of Omani, Swahili, and Baluchi forces, and the legacy of a fort that still stands today. #FortJesus #Oman #Mombasa #PortugueseEmpire #SaifBinSultan #SwahiliCoast #Siege1698 #YaAruba #IndianOceanHistory #EastAfrica #ColonialWarfare #BaluchiMercenaries #Mazrui #Zanzibar #MaritimeHistory #History #MilitaryHistory #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo