Sultan Turki bin Said bin Sultan Al Busaidi (Arabic: تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان البوسعيدي; 1832 – 4 June 1888), was Sultan of Muscat and Oman from 30 January 1871 to 4 June 1888. He acceded following his victory over his cousin, Iman Azzan bin Qais at the Battle of Dhank.[1] On Turki's death, he was succeeded by his second son, Faisal bin Turki.
| Turki bin Said تركي بن سعيد بن سلطان البوسعيدي | |
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| Reign | 30 January 1871 – 4 June 1888 |
| Predecessor | Salim bin Thuwaini |
| Successor | Faisal bin Turki |
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| Born | 1832 Muscat, Oman |
| Died | 4 June 1888 Muscat, Oman |
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| Dynasty | Al Bu Sa'id |
| Father | Said bin Sultan |
| Mother | anEthiopian woman |
| Religion | Ibadi Islam |
Turki was born in 1832 to Sultan Said bin Sultan and an Ethiopian concubine. His father appointed him the WaliofSohar in 1854.[2]
In 1861, he revolted against his brother, Thuwaini bin Said, who had succeeded his father as Sultan of Oman. The division of Muscat and Zanzibar meant that Sohar would be under the authority of Thuwaini which Turki refused to accept. He was imprisoned and Salim bin Thuwaini was appointed as the new Wali of Sohar. The British authorities intervened and Thuwaini was released from prison in 1862.[3] After Salim killed his father and took the throne in 1866, Turki was again imprisoned and subsequently released due to British intervention. He was given an annuity of 7,200 thalers and moved to BombayinBritish India.[4]
Turki bin Said had five children.
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Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Star of India (1 January 1886)[5]Turki bin Said Born: 1832 Died: 4 June 1888 | ||
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| Preceded by | Sultan of Oman 1871-1888 |
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