Word: seyyid
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...rich Arabs, descendants of Arab conquerors who hailed originally from Muscat and Oman. The tiny European colony at last count numbered 296, mostly British officials. Most everybody on the island speaks Kiswahili and practices Mohammedanism (including the blacks). Overseeing everything is an aged (77) and beloved Sultan, His Highness Seyyid Sir Khalifa bin Harub, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., G.B.E. (whom God Preserve).* The old Sultan owns three palaces, three pet peacocks and three bright red automobiles...