The declarations signed Sign_agreement by the Sultans of Muscat to consult Communication the British government on all important matters , the unequal trade treaties signed Sign_agreement by the two sides favoring British interests , the cessation of the Omani Kuria Muria islands to the British , and the vast control Control over the Sultanate 's government ministries , including defense and foreign affairs , exerted by the British rendered Supply the Sultanate a `` de facto '' British colony .

The Capture of Muscat occurred Coming_to_be in 1552 , when an Ottoman fleet under Piri Reis attacked Attack Old Muscat , in modern Oman , and plundered Robbery the town from the Portuguese .

The Capture of Muscat occurred Coming_to_be in 1552 , when an Ottoman fleet under Piri Reis attacked Attack Old Muscat , in modern Oman , and plundered Robbery the town from the Portuguese .

Three Ottoman galleys would again occupy Control Muscat in 1581 , letting the population escape Escaping , before the city again fell to the Portuguese in 1588 .