Why did Seyyid Said transfer his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar in 1840?
Answer:
-He wanted to control the coastal town more effectively
-Zanzibar had pleasant climate compared to Muscat, which was hot and dry.
-Zanzibar had a wide and deep harbor in which ships would anchor.
-she was centrally located for trade with the main land.
-Zanzibar was easily defensible-enemies could be seen from far.