The Crescent of the Sultan

The war against Oman does not need to take too much time to find any reason, just because of one thing: Emperor Sai the Great was the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and the Caliph of the Islamic world.

So, all three armies have surrounded Muscat, and the Omanis are almost always alert to the Ottoman Empire's attack.

Sultan Hamed of Oman asked almost every day how the troops stationed at the border were prepared, and Emperor Said also asked every day, but he only asked where Anna and the other members of the tree planting group were, because he wanted a child.

He is thirty years old and has no children yet. This is not very suitable for a monarch. He can't compete with Napoleon to see whose child was born later.

While Emperor Sai was worried about his descendants, Hamed was worried about his own life, because Alandar Mustafa led the army and declared war on Oman with the will of the Sultan.

As for Muhammad Ali, he was appointed by Emperor Cyril as the governor of Wallachia, responsible for commanding the army and preparing for the incoming Russian army.

Dear Sultan Hamed of Oman:

“It’s a pity that I had to finish our first meeting this way.

I have always admired the Omanis. You bravely resisted the evil Nader Shah when he ordered his unjust army to attack. You are indeed qualified Ghazi.

The Persian heretics are more hateful than the Catholics across the sea, and as our brotherly sects we should stand together, as the Ottoman Empire has always believed.

But I am sorry, very sorry that you have repeatedly rejected our good intentions on behalf of Oman. The olive branch extended by the Ottoman Empire has been violently broken by you and thrown into the ground.

You support the Kurdish rebellion and have an inexplicable relationship with the Armenians in the empire. When the empire was purging the rebels in Hanzhi, a steady stream of supplies came from Oman’s ships and were sent to this place by you. Help the rebels.

You stirred up internal chaos in the empire, you tried to bring chaos to the empire, and you gave us the worst revenge for our kindness.

To this end, I am writing to you to express our wishes in a firm and detailed manner.

First, let me clarify the status of the Ottoman Empire.

Our empire has always been the overlord of this region and has accumulated countless victories and honors in history.

We have a large and powerful military, an impregnable territory, and unwavering national support.

Our territory is sacrosanct and any person or country that attempts to violate it will face devastating consequences.

But as the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and the Caliph of the Islamic world, you do not respect orders and form your own faction, calling yourself Sultan and Imam.

Stupid Hamed, you should know that the Sultan should be given by the Caliph. Your behavior has been transgression from the beginning. You should know that I gave you peace, but you did not hold it, and the war will come.

But I am willing to give you another chance. Your behavior is a direct provocation to the Ottoman Empire and this cannot be tolerated.

We strongly urge you to cease your resistance immediately and show your loyalty and submission to Ottoman authority.

Otherwise, we will have to take all necessary measures to maintain order and defend the dignity of the Empire.

I understand that sometimes situations can be complicated, but let me stress again that the Ottoman Empire will not tolerate challenges to our authority.

This is not just a battle, it is a matter of dignity and honor for our country. We will do whatever it takes to defend them, no matter the cost.

This is your last chance, I hope you will think carefully and make a wise choice before the consequences become irreversible.

Do not underestimate our determination and strength.

Selim-Osmanoglu

Hamed looked at the letter in front of him and was so angry that he said that I had repeatedly provoked him. Who sent the army to the border and said that I was trespassing? The Persians also called themselves Padishah. Why didn't they sanction him?

Hamed became angry and said to the minister.

"Tell the troops at the border to let them in and fight.

Since the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire wants to fight, then I will accompany them to fight and let them understand that since my grandfather Said, the glory of our dynasty was not created solely by relying on the navy.

Half a century ago, my grandfather was able to defeat Nader Shah's army at the gates of Sohar. Half a century later, as the orthodox heir of the Said dynasty, I was also able to defeat the Ottoman Empire at the gates of Muscat. of Sudan. "

Hamed said the most cowardly words in the sternest tone. He had no idea of ​​​​field warfare at all. There were many fortresses near Muscat. If he wanted to capture Muscat, he had to capture the surrounding fortresses first.

After giving the order to the army, Hamed continued.

“Quickly get the residents around Muscat into the city and the fort, and everything has to be taken away.

The Ottoman army cannot be given anything that belongs to the Omanis, even an iron pot; the Ottoman army cannot be given any food that belongs to the Omanis, even a piece of bread; the Ottoman army cannot be allowed to live in any place. An Omani house, even a thatched cottage.

If we can't take it away, we'll tear it down, and if we can't tear it down, we'll burn it.

The Ottomans did not expect to be able to find any supplies from Oman's territory. All they were left with were ruins. "

The advancing Ottoman army had no idea that they had been cursed by Hamed, and they probably just laughed if they knew.

After all, the two-month rest not only allowed the army to relax, artillery and food had been transported to Basra. Despite the high cost, Oman Sultan Hamed's plan was destined to fail.

In early September 1790, Arundar Mustafa had led his army to besiege Muscat.

This kind of battle is a stupid battle. The Ottoman army shelled the two forts of Mirani and Jalali guarding the port of Muscat almost every day. After this high-intensity shelling lasted for three days, the two The fortress was breached.

Sultan Hamid completely lost contact with his navy, and Muscat began to feel uneasy.

The long-term shelling and siege made Muscat almost deserted, and the price of food in the city was rising day by day. Under this situation, the first to surrender to the Ottoman Empire was the Omani navy, followed by Muscat's city defense forces.

Seeing the Ottoman army entering the city, Hamed fled immediately. Unfortunately, not long after, the former Sultan of Oman was recognized by the Ottoman army led by the religious order.

After all, for the Omani Order, their support has always been Hamed's father Said. If we don't take advantage of today to launch a counterattack for you, how long will it take?

With the arrest of Hamed, the Great Crusade came to an end, and another bad news was about to come.