Oman (Principia Moderni IV Map Game)

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

History

 * Main article: History of Oman (PMIV)

Abdulla bin Numair's reign has been associated with relative peace and prosperity. After he ascended the throne in 1559, he immediately signed a treaty with the Swahili Sultanate and worked to improve relations with Oman's enemies. Abdulla is also a devout Ibadi. In 1566, he sailed to Sumatra and Java to persuade the local rulers to convert to Ibadism in exchange for wealth and support from Oman (it is unknown if any accepted the offer). He also visited the court of the Majapahit emperor and strengthened diplomatic relations with the Majapahit. A census was held in Omani Al-Qamar in 1571.

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.

Colonies

 * Omani Jazirat Al-Qamar (Island of the Moon) - colony est. 1506, current divisions est. ~1530. Produces rice, bananas, pepper, vanilla, timber, and slaves. Largest cities are Mahajanga and Vohemar. OTL equivalent is western Madagascar.
 * Dina Morgabin - est. 1521. Produces coffee. Houses an Omani fort. OTL equivalent is Réunion.
 * Dina Arobi - est. 1521. Produces bananas and timber, also dodo birds. Houses one major settlement, Jarf 'Ahmad. OTL equivalent is Mauritius.
 * Siqtraa - est. 1545. Produces frankincense and myrrh. Largest city is Suq. OTL equivalent is Socotra.
 * Barijal - annexed 1551, colony est. 1573. OTL equivalent is Bargal.

Trading posts

 * Bayla - annexed 1547. A coastal town in northeastern Somalia. Produces Beden (Somali ships).
 * Bandar Qasim - annexed 1551. A port city in northern Somalia. Produces cinnamon and frankincense. OTL equivalent is Bosaso.
 * Jasalay - annexed 1573. A coastal town in northern Somalia. OTL equivalent is Geesaley.

Armies
Oman maintains no standing armies, instead rallying troops from the kingdom to raise armies when necessary. It is estimated that Oman could field a maximum ~12,000 troops at any given time (1549 estimate).

Navy
Oman maintains a standing navy of ~112 ships (1549 estimate). Every Omani vessel is fitted with at least one cannon.

Rulers of Oman

 * Main article: List of rulers of Oman

Allies

 * None

Good relations

 * Bahmani Sultanate - Oman has a trade agreement with the Bahmanids.
 * Maldives - A group of islands near India and a vassal of the Bahmanids. Visited by Suleiman bin Mudhafar in 1512.


 * Abbasid Caliphate - Oman is part of a trade alliance with the Abbasids.


 * Gurkani Sultanate - Oman is part of a trade alliance with Gurkani.


 * Trade partners; Ibadi Muslim states

Neutral

 * Bengal Sultanate - Oman has a trade agreement with Bengal.


 * Delhi Raj - Oman has trade relations with Delhi.


 * Swahili Sultanate - Oman has trade relations with the Swahilis.


 * Majapahit Empire - Oman has trade relations with the Majapahit.


 * Kingdom of Imerina - Oman was at war with Imerina during the Omani-Merina War and later allies during the Anglo-Swahili War. The two states are now participating in peaceful trade relations.