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Information about the family history and the coat of arms<\/h2>\n
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Family history Sayyid of Zanzibar<\/h2>\n

The Sayyids of Zanzibar \u2013 The Al Bu Sa\u02bfid House in the Indian Ocean<\/p>\n

The Al Bu Sa\u02bfid dynasty began in 1744 with Ahmad ibn Said, who united Oman and established a new ruling dynasty as Imam. His grandson Said ibn Sultan built a maritime power between Arabia and East Africa in the early 19th century. Sansibar became his preferred seat of government. In 1835 he had the palace Beit al-Sahil built there; the island developed into an important trading center for cloves and goods from the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n

After Sayid\u2019s death in 1856, his sons divided the empire. Thuwaini ruled Oman, while Majid ibn Said became the first independent Sultan of Zanzibar. Majid promoted the city and fortified his rule on the East African coast. His brother Barghash followed in 1870, one of the most influential Sultans. After traveling in India and Europe, he modernized the capital, built roads, water pipes, and the ceremonial Beit al-Ajaib, the \u201eHouse of Wonders.\u201c In 1873, he closed the public slave market at British pressure and banned the trade in enslaved people.<\/p>\n

Under Khalifa, Ali, and Hamad, administration and international relations were further developed, while British influence grew. When Khalid ibn Barghash occupied the palace without British consent in 1896, a bombardment lasting only a few minutes led to the famous Anglo-Sansibar War. Hamoud ibn Muhammad subsequently assumed power and supported the complete legal abolition of slavery in 1897.<\/p>\n

In the 20th century, Ali, Khalifa ibn Harub, and Abdullah followed. Khalifa ruled from 1911 to 1960 and accompanied Zanzibar through profound social changes. Jamshid ibn Abdullah became ruler of the independent sultanate in 1963; the revolution of 1964 ended his rule. After that, the family continued to live outside of Zanzibar. Their palaces, baths, and carved doorways still characterize Stone Town, whose unique combination of African, Arab, Indian, and European cultures is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n

Sources:<\/strong> Oman Ministry of Information, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Encyclopaedia Britannica<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n

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Family coat of arms Sayyid of Zanzibar<\/h2>\n

The design combines the dynastic symbol of Oman\u2019s Al Bu Sa\u02bfid \u2013 the Khanjar and crossed swords \u2013 with Sansibar\u2019s seafaring and rose-growing trade.<\/p>\n

In red, a silver Khanjar with a gold-decorated sheath over two crossed silver Arabic sabers with golden handles; in the base of the shield are two crossed green carnations; in the shield head is a small silver dhau. Above the shield is a white-gold Sayyid rank ornament.<\/p>\n

The Al Bu Sa\u02bfid dynasty originated in Oman in 1744. Said ibn Sultan shifted his focus to Zanzibar; after 1856 the island became an independent sultanate under Majid ibn Said and remained under the dynasty until 1964.<\/p>\n

Sources:<\/strong> Oman Ministry of Information, UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Stone Town of Zanzibar, historical emblem of Al Bu Sa\u02bfid, project history \u201eSayyid of Zanzibar\u201c<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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