Who was Qaboos's father?
"Haitham bin Tariq"
"Said bin Taimur
"Bin Talal bin Abdulaziz"
"Prince Charles"
Answer
Qaboos's father was Said bin Taimur. Said bin Taimur was the ruler of Oman from 1932 to 1970. He was known for his conservative and authoritarian rule, and for his opposition to modernization. In 1970, Qaboos overthrew his father in a bloodless coup and became the new ruler of Oman.
Sultan Qaboos bin Said: The Legacy of Oman's Visionary Leader
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