Ibadi Imamate of Oman

Ibadi Imamate of Oman was a state in Arabia (Middle East) that lasted from c. 751 to 1154 CE, about 403 years. Its people spoke Arabic languages (Arabic-speaking states).

Elected Ibadi imams ruled inner Oman from Nizwa in a series of imamates, often broken by Abbasid and Buyid invasions. The port of Sohar was a hub of Indian Ocean trade.

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Facts

Dates: c. 751 to 1154 CE
Duration: 403 years
Type: State
Region: Arabia, Middle East
Language family: Arabic
Capital: Nizwa

Became

Nabhani dynasty c. 1154 to 1624 CE

Events in Middle East during its time

762 Founding of Baghdad
1071 Battle of Manzikert
1099 Crusaders take Jerusalem

Neighbours in Middle East

Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE
Abbasid Caliphate 750 to 1258 CE
Great Seljuk Empire 1037 to 1194 CE
Zaydi Imamate of Yemen 897 to 1918 CE
Kingdom of Georgia 1008 to 1490 CE
Khazar Khaganate c. 650 to 969 CE
Sultanate of Rum 1077 to 1308 CE
Kingdom of Jerusalem 1099 to 1291 CE
Bagratid Armenia 885 to 1045 CE
Khwarazmian Empire 1077 to 1231 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Kingdom of Aksum c. 100 to 940 CE, North and West Africa
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Moche (Mochica) c. 100 to 800 CE, South America
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Tiwanaku c. 400 to 1000 CE, South America

Questions

When did Ibadi Imamate of Oman exist?

c. 751 to 1154 CE, about 403 years. These dates are approximate, because the evidence for its beginning or end is uncertain.

Where was Ibadi Imamate of Oman?

Arabia, in Middle East. Its capital was Nizwa.

What language did Ibadi Imamate of Oman speak?

Arabic. This family includes Arabic-speaking states.

What came after Ibadi Imamate of Oman?

Nabhani dynasty.