Ya'rubids

Ya'rubids اليعاربة
Ensign of the Ya'rubids[1]
Country	Omani Empire
Founded	1624
Founder	Nasir bin Murshid
Current head	Extinct
Final ruler	Sultan bin Saif II
Titles	Imam of Oman
Dissolution	1742

The Yarubid dynasty (also Ya'ariba or Ya'arubi; Arabic: أسرة آل يعرب) were rulers of Oman between 1624 and 1742, holding the title of Imam. They expelled the Portuguese from coastal strongholds in Muscat and united the country. They improved agriculture, expanded trade and built up Oman into a major maritime power. Their forces expelled the Portuguese from East Africa and established long-lasting settlements on Zanzibar, Mombasa and other parts of the coast. The dynasty lost power during a succession struggle that started in 1712 and fell after a prolonged period of civil war.