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Give the reasons why coastal town resisted Oman rule .

Give the reasons why coastal town resisted Oman rule .

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Eric
a) The Omani wanted the revenue from the taxes levied on trade.
b) The towns also wished to maintain their independence as they were during the Portuguese
rule.
c) The towns were also encouraged by the prevailing weaknesses in Oman due to civil wars and
the Persian threat.
d) The harsh and ruthless rule and manner in which the Oman rulers collected taxes.
e) Mombasa had fought against the Portuguese and did not wish to be under control of another
foreign power
ericmunguti answered the question on September 24, 2018 at 11:03

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