Sayyid Said increased the volume of trade with the Europeans by
-
A.
allowing them to take control of the trade with the hinterland -
B.
replacing Indian middlemen with Europeans -
C.
allowing European consuls to reside in Zanzibar -
D.
making English the lingua franca of Zanzibar.
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The European consuls were to ensure compliance with commercial treaties signed between their countries and the Omani rulers and to protect citizens of their countries from molestations.