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Al Bu Said dynasty
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| Al Bu Said آل بوسعيد Al Said | |
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| Royal house | |
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| Country | Oman Zanzibar |
| Founded | 20 November 1744 |
| Founder | Ahmad bin Said |
| Current head | Haitham bin Tariq |
| Seat | Al Alam Palace |
| Titles | Sultan of Oman (1970–present) Sultan of Zanzibar (1856–1964) Sultan of Muscat and Oman (1856–1970) Sultan of the Omani Empire (1791–1856) Imam of Oman (1749–1791) |
| Traditions | Ibadi Islam |
| Properties | Al Baraka Palace Al Maamoura Palace Al Shomoukh Palace |
| Cadet branches | Royal Family of Zanzibar |
| Website | www www |
The House of Al Bu Said (Arabic: آل بوسعيد, Arabic pronunciation: [aːl buː sa.ʕiːd]), is the current ruling royal family of Oman, and former ruling house of the Omani Empire (1744–1856), Sultanate of Muscat and Oman (1856–1970) and the Sultanate of Zanzibar (1856–1964).[1] It was founded by Ahmad bin Said Al Busaidi on 20 November 1744 and is currently headed by Haitham bin Tariq Al Said.
- ^ Hoffman, Valerie (11 January 2016). "Muscat and Zanzibar, Sultanate of". The Encyclopedia of Empire. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. ISBN 978-1-11844-064-3.
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