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How did Ahmad ibn Sa’id found the Al Bu Sa’id dynasty in 1749?

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Ahmad ibn Sa‘id founded the Al Bu Sa‘id dynasty in 1749 by leveraging his position as the governor of Suhar to drive out Persian invaders. Following the displacement of the preceding Ya‘rubid rulers, he was elected imam of Oman, marking the beginning of a dynasty that continues to rule the country today.12