| Ya'rubids اليعاربة | |
|---|---|
 Ensign of the Ya'rubids[1] | |
| Country | Omani Empire |
| Founded | 1624 |
| Founder | Nasir bin Murshid |
| Current head | Extinct |
| Final ruler | Sultan bin Saif II |
| Titles | Imam of Oman |
| Dissolution | 1742 |
The Yarubid dynasty (also Ya'ariba or Ya'arubi; Arabic: أسرة آل يعرب) were rulers of Oman between 1624 and 1742, holding the title of Imam. They expelled the Portuguese from coastal strongholds in Muscat and united the country. They improved agriculture, expanded trade and built up Oman into a major maritime power. Their forces expelled the Portuguese from East Africa and established long-lasting settlements on Zanzibar, Mombasa and other parts of the coast. The dynasty lost power during a succession struggle that started in 1712 and fell after a prolonged period of civil war.
- ^ de Vries, Hubert. "Oman History and Heraldry". National Arms and Emblems Past and Present.