State reasons why Seyyid said transferred his capital from Muscat to Zanzibar in 1840
Answer:
- The people of Zanzibar were loyal and supportive.
- Zanzibar had pleasant climate compared to Muscat which was harsh and dry.
-Zanzibar was an island which was easy to defend since enemies could be seen from afar.
- Zanzibar had good deep harbours in which ships could anchor.
- Zanzibar was centrally located at the coast for trade with southern and Northern towns.
-To be able to effectively deal with rebellious Mazrui Arabs hence control coastal towns.
- Zanzibar had fertile soils far growth of cloves, coconut and grains.
- Zanzibar had clean and fresh Water.