Oman (Principia Moderni IV Map Game)

Oman, officially the Kingdom of Oman (المملكة عمان), is an Ibadi Muslim state in the Persian Gulf.

History

 * Main article: History of Oman (PMIV)

Religion
The dominant religion in Oman is the Ibadi school of Islam, which was founded 20 years after the death of Muhammad, predating both Sunni and Shia denominations. Ibadi Muslims primarily live in the Kingdom of Oman and parts of Africa, and are generally more tolerant to other religions than Sunnis and Shiites. For most of its history, the Ibadi denomination has remained isolated within Oman, and its beliefs remain a mystery to outsiders.

Armies
Oman maintains no standing armies, instead rallying troops from the kingdom to raise armies when necessary. As of 1504, it is estimated that Oman could field at least 3,000 men at any given time.

Oman currently has no armies raised.

Navy
As of 1509, the Omani navy consists of 102 ships fit for service. None of the ships in the Omani navy are outfitted with cannons or gunpowder equipment. They are primarily used as transports or trade ships.

Foreign relations
The notes of King Suleiman and his views on foreign states.

Allies

 * None

Good relations

 * Abbasid Caliphate - The Abbasids control major trade routes from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. Many of the goods we produce are valuable to them, and we have trade relations with them. However, they do not favor our sect of Islam.


 * Bahmani Sultanate - The Bahmani Sultanate has participated in several wars against Oman, but we are now in a trade agreement with them, and on good terms.
 * Maldives - A sultanate stretching across a group of islands in the Indian Ocean. They are a vassal to the Bahmanids and an important trade partner.


 * Gurkani Sultanate - Though we were at war under King Farhad, relations with the Gurkani Sultanate have improved by marriage. We are on very good terms with them.


 * Trade partners; Ibadi Muslim states

Neutral

 * Bengal Sultanate - The Bengal Sultanate lies on the other side of the Indian subcontinent. Our traders sometimes encounter theirs, and they seem heavily involved in the politics of India.


 * Ming Dynasty - In 1498, one of their fleets made a visit to the coast of Oman. Their ships are majestic and carry valuable goods. It would be an honor to trade with this distant power.


 * Ethiopia - An empire on the Red Sea dwarfed by the Abbasid Caliphate. We have offered a trade agreement with them.


 * Ottoman Empire - Oman is involved in overland trade with the Ottoman Empire. We have no special relations with them, but they seem to value our pottery and frankincense.


 * Swahili Coast - The city-states of the Swahili coast are a competitor to the Omani trade empire. Their gold, ivory, slaves, and shipbuilding materials are valuable to us. However, they may be an important trade partner in the future.

Bad relations

 * Delhi Sultanate - Declared war on Oman in 1486 after 59 years of alliance, though the reasons were justified. They are part of a trade agreement with Oman and the Bahmanids, but we have not repaired our relations with them.

Enemies

 * None