التنظيم الإداري في عمان زمن اليعاربة

Abstract EN

This study aimed to shed light on the features of the administrative body in Oman during AL- Ya’ariba era (1624-1749 AD/ 1034-1162 AH).

It explained the most significant administrative jobs and how to hire employees whether through specific procedures or recruitment.

Moreover, it discussed job descriptions related to these important posts.

Based on these aims, the study was divided into subtitles according to the administrative careers.

It started with an overview of the governmental body in Al-Ya’ariba era then it moved to discuss each job such as mayors, judges and deputies separately with their authorities and responsibilities.

The study design followed the historical approach based on the induction of primeval resources.

There were two types resources, the first one was the documents of falajes while the second type was the jurisprudence and literature documents which were related to that historical period.

The study concluded with three main findings.

First, it presented the features of the administrative body in Oman that time.

Second, using decentralization to govern the county was common in Al- Ya’ariba era especially by having a job entitled as “The Grand Mayor” who would be recruited by the Imam and his duty was to supervise several local mayors.

The last finding was about the judges and deputies with their responsibilities.