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Azzan bin Qais ( ar, الإمام عزان بن قيس ) was the

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between 1868 and 1870. He deposed his distant relative Sayyid

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. Opposing Saudi interference in the

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, he fought against Salim's uncle,

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at the Battle of Dhank, before being killed in battle at

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in 1871.

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1871 deaths 19th-century Arabs Sultans of Oman Year of birth unknown Al Said dynasty Assassinated Omani people 19th-century Omani people {{MEast-royal-stub