Muhammad VIII al-Amin vs Said bin Taimur

Muhammad VIII al-Amin became the Bey of Tunis in 1943, ruling under the French protectorate. His reign coincided with the rise of Tunisian nationalism and the Neo Destour party's demands for independence.

As Bey, Muhammad VIII al-Amin formally signed the agreements that ended the French protectorate and granted Tunisia independence on March 20, 1956. This made him the last monarch of an independent Tunisia.

On July 25, 1957, the Tunisian Constituent Assembly voted to abolish the monarchy and declare a republic. Muhammad VIII al-Amin was deposed and placed under house arrest, ending the Husainid dynasty's rule.

Said bin Taimur enforced strict conservative policies, including banning radios, sunglasses, and bicycles, and restricting education and travel. He kept Oman isolated and underdeveloped, prioritizing stability over progress.

Said bin Taimur succeeded his father, Taimur bin Feisal, as Sultan. He inherited a financially troubled state and pursued a conservative, isolationist policy, resisting modernization and foreign influence.

Said bin Taimur, with British military support, crushed the rebellion of the Imamate forces in the Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain) region. The victory ended the Imamate's challenge to his rule but deepened his reliance on British forces.

Said bin Taimur was deposed in a bloodless coup led by his son, Qaboos bin Said, with British backing. He was forced into exile in London, where he lived until his death in 1972.