The relationship between Sultan Turki bin Sa'id and his brother 'Abdal-'Aziz bin Sa'id, and the British position 1871-1888 toward this relationship Documentary study in the history of Oman
Thabet Ghazi Al-Omari, Faculty of Arts, Dept. of History, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
Abstract
This study aims to investigate the relationship between Sultan Turki bin Sa'id and his brother 'Abdal-'Aziz bin Sa'id of Oman, and the British position toward this relationship among the period between 1871 – 1888.
Historically, the relationship between the two brothers went through three main stages. The first stage started in 1872 and lasted until 1874. At this phase 'Abdal-'Aziz
tried to stir up troubles in the Sultanate in an attempt to return to Oman. In the second
stage between 1874 and 1875, the Sultan asked his brother to come to Muscat, and asked him to work with him and help him in managing the state's affairs then to become his deputy. In the last stage between 1875 and 1888, the Sultan decided to panish and expel his brother from Oman; while, 'Abdal-'Aziz was allying with Omani tribes in order to strip his brother from his powers and to occupy Muscat.
The British Government policy role was based on non – interference in the royal family affairs. Therefore, its role was limited giving advice and peace- making if it was asked to do so. In 1886, Britain issued a declaration against any tribe threatening the Sultanate, the Sultan, and the state.