Jamshid bin Abdullah Al-Busaidi (Arabic: جمشيد بن عبد الله) (born September 16, 1929 in Zanzibar) was the last Arab Sultan of Zanzibar. He ruled Zanzibar from July 1, 1963 to January 12, 1964. On December 19, 1963, Zanzibar received its independence from the United Kingdom as a constitutional monarchy under Jamshid. This state of affairs was short-lived, and in January 1964, he was overthrown during the Zanzibar revolution. He fled into exile to Great Britain. He is currently married to Zuleikha bint Abdullah Al Aufy. Arabic ( or just ) is the largest living member of the Semitic language family in terms of speakers. ... September 16 is the 259th day of the year (260th in leap years). ... 1929 (MCMXXIX) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... In 1698 Zanzibar became part of the overseas holdings of Oman, falling under the control of the Sultan of Oman. ... Map of Zanzibars main island Zanzibar (IPA pronunciation: ) is the collective name for two islands in Tanzania: Unguja and Pemba. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 183 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... 1964 (MCMLXIV) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1964 calendar). ...
Jamshid has seven children:
Prince Sayyid Ali bin Jamshid Al Busaidi
Prince Sayyid Khalifa bin Jamshid Al Busaidi
Princess Sayyida Matuqa bint Jamshid Al Busaidi (1957-)
Prince Sayyid Abdullah bin Jamshid Al Busaidi
Prince Sayyid Wasfi bin Jamshid Al Busaidi (1972-)
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