Timeline of Oman

Chronology

23 events spanning the history of Oman. BCE/CE dating.

1. 700

   Beginning of Arab control and the introduction of Islam.

   Beginning of Arab control and the introduction of Islam.

2. 1507

   Muscat is captured by Portuguese.

   Muscat is captured by Portuguese.

3. 1650

   The Portuguese expelled from Oman.

   The Portuguese expelled from Oman.

4. 1659

   The Ottoman Empire takes control of Oman.

   The Ottoman Empire takes control of Oman.

5. 1737

   Persians invade.

   Persians invade.

6. 1749

   Persians are driven out.

   Persians are driven out. The Al Bu Said dynasty comes to power, and continues to rule to this day.

7. 1800 – 1900

   The Portuguese expelled from Oman.

   Omani empire expands to include Zanzibar and Mombasa on Africa’s east coast and parts of the Indian subcontinent, reflecting Oman’s strong maritime heritage.

8. 1861

   The ruler takes the title “Sultan”.

   The ruler takes the title “Sultan”.

9. 1890

   Oman becomes a British Protectorate.

   Oman becomes a British Protectorate.

10. 1913

    Fight between the Sultan and the Imam.

    Fight between the Sultan and the Imam. The interior support Ibadite imams and the coastal areas support the sultan.