Taimur bin Feisal

ModernEmperorOman1886 — 1965

Omani sultan who abdicated for financial reasons.

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Quick Facts

Born

1886

Died

1965

Country

Oman

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)20

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)52

Strategy (15%)31

Total Score38.2

Taimur bin Feisal — Complete Timeline

1913 AD

Became Sultan of Muscat and OmanPolitical Action◆ Major

Taimur bin Feisal succeeded his father, Sultan Faisal bin Turki, as ruler of Muscat and Oman. His reign was marked by internal tribal conflicts and financial difficulties, as the sultanate struggled with debt and declining revenues.

SuccessionOman

Impact: national

1920 AD

Signed the Treaty of SibPolitical Action◆ Major

Taimur bin Feisal signed the Treaty of Sib with the Imam of Oman, effectively recognizing the autonomy of the interior region under the Imamate. This agreement divided Oman into coastal and interior zones, reducing the sultan's authority.

TreatyOman DivisionImamate

Impact: national

1932 AD

Abdicated due to financial difficultiesPolitical Action◆ Major

Facing mounting debts and unable to control the interior, Taimur bin Feisal abdicated in favor of his son, Said bin Taimur. He cited financial strain and the inability to modernize the state as reasons for stepping down.

AbdicationFinancial CrisisOman

Impact: nationaltragic