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People: Nasir bin Murshid
Topic: Western Art: 1732 to 1744
Location: Xingcheng Liaoning China

Nasir bin Murshid

founder of the Yaruba dynasty of Imams of Oman
Years: 1585 - 1649

Nasir bin Murshid (Arabic: ناصر بن مرشد) (died 14 April 1649) was the founder of the Yaruba dynasty of Imams of Oman, a member of the Ibadi sect. He ruled from 1624 to 1649. He took power during a chaotic period when the former dynasty had collapsed and the interior of the country was lawless, while the Portuguese held the main coastal ports. In a series of campaigns he established his authority over the Omani tribes.