Description: (Politician)
Sayyid Majid bin Saïd al-Busaidi was the first Sultan of Zanzibar, ruling from 1856 to 1870. He succeeded his father as ruler of Zanzibar and briefly claimed Oman after his death. Majid faced rebellions from his brother but maintained power until his demise. His reign oversaw a significant increase in the region's wealth, particularly due to the controversial Zanzibar slave trade. Majid's professional life was characterized by his leadership over Zanzibar and East Africa, managing economic growth and political challenges.