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Ghāfirī

tribal confederation, Oman
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The term "Ghafīrī" refers to a tribal confederation in Oman. This political alignment emerged during the 18th century, a period marked by the rise of the Al Bū Sa'īd dynasty and significant shifts in regional power dynamics. The Ghafīrī were in opposition to another tribal group, the Hināwī. This internal tribal division played a role in the broader context of Omani history, which included expelling the Portuguese, overseas expansion, and interactions with powers like Persia and the British East India Company.1

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  2. history of Arabia - Omani expansion

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