Zanzibar's 1859 Succession Crisis and the Busaidi Civil War

In 1859, the death of Sultan Said bin Sultan triggered a bitter succession war between his sons Majid and Barghash that nearly tore the Omani Empire apart. This episode unpacks the year-long conflict, the British naval intervention, and the lasting split between Oman and Zanzibar. We explore the roles of Princess Salme, who defied her brothers and fled to Aden, and the Indian financiers who bankrolled both sides. Listen for the story of the HMS Punjabi, the bombardment of Mtoni Palace, and how this crisis reshaped Indian Ocean power. #Zanzibar #Busaidi #SultanSaid #MajidbinSaid #BarghashbinSaid #PrincessSalme #Oman #IndianOcean #1859 #SuccessionCrisis #HMSPunjabi #MtoniPalace #StoneTown #Watoro #BritishEmpire #History #FexingoHistory #CivilWar Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo