Background
Thuwaini was born in Oman, and never visited Zanzibar. When his father was away on Zanzibar, Thuwaini was his representative in Oman.
Thuwaini was born in Oman, and never visited Zanzibar. When his father was away on Zanzibar, Thuwaini was his representative in Oman.
They had several children. Through British mediation it was agreed that Majid should pay a yearly tribute to Oman. However, Majid paid this tribute a few years only, and when he stopped, Thuwaini was in no position to enforce payment from the much wealthier Zanzibar.
This left Muscat and Oman in a difficult financial situation.
Thuwaini was forced to levy duties on various articles, creating malcontent. William Gifford Palgrave relates how, when they were shipwrecked in March 1863 on Sowadah Island off Oman, they were very well received and treated by Thuwaini.