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Majid bin Said
ModernEmperorZanzibar1834 — 1870
First sultan of an independent Zanzibar.
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Quick Facts
Born
1834
Died
1870
Country
Zanzibar
Era
Modern
Occupation
Emperor
Score Overview
Military (10%)10
Political (20%)54
Influence (20%)55
Legacy (20%)43
Leadership (15%)72
Strategy (15%)45
Total Score48.9
Majid bin Said — Complete Timeline
1856 AD
Declaration of Independence from OmanPolitical Action
Following the death of his father Said bin Sultan, Majid bin Said declared Zanzibar an independent sultanate separate from Oman. This was formalized with British mediation, splitting the Omani Empire into two distinct states.
Zanzibar IndependenceOmani SplitBritish Mediation
Impact: regional
1860 AD
Establishment of Clove Plantation EconomyReform◆ Major
Majid bin Said expanded clove cultivation on Zanzibar and Pemba islands, transforming the economy. He granted land to Arab planters and used slave labor, making Zanzibar the world's largest clove producer by the 1870s.
Clove TradePlantation EconomySlavery
Impact: regional
1865 AD
Development of Zanzibar City as a Trade HubCultural◆ Major
Majid bin Said oversaw the construction of Stone Town's central market and harbor facilities. Zanzibar City became the primary entrep
Urban DevelopmentTrade HubStone Town
Impact: regional
Detailed Scores
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Military
Strategy
7
Tactics
6
Battles
6
Army Scale
6
War Impact
7
Political
Governance
7
Reform
7
Stability
7
Policy
7
Power
8
Influence
History
8
Global
8
Culture
8
Ideology
9
Legacy
8
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