Topic:-
1. Famous Royal Kings of Qatar
2. How and when they ruled Qatar
3. Founder of Qatar and how he got to make Qatar
How was Qatar Formed??
Little is known of Qatar’s history before the 18th century, when the region’s population consisted largely of Bedouin
nomads and there were only a few small fishing villages. Qatar’s modern history begins conventionally in 1766 with
the migration to the peninsula of families from Kuwait, notably the Khalifah family. Their settlement at the new town
of Al-Zubārah grew into a small pearl-diving and trade centre. In 1783 the Khalifah family led the conquest of nearby
Bahrain, where they remained the ruling family throughout the 20th century. Following the departure of the Khalifah
dynasty from Qatar, the country was ruled by a series of transitory sheikhs, the most famous of whom was Raḥmah ibn
Jābir al-Jalāhimah, known particularly for his maritime warring with the Khalifah family and their associates.
Qatar came to the attention of the British in 1867 when a dispute between the Bahraini Khalifah, who continued to
hold some claim to Al-Zubārah, and the Qatari residents escalated into a major confrontation, in the course of which
Doha was virtually destroyed. Until the attack, Britain had viewed Qatar as a Bahraini dependency. It then signed a
separate treaty with Mohammed ibn Thani in 1868, setting the course both for Qatar’s future independence and for the
rule of the Thani dynasty, who until the treaty were only one among several important families on the peninsula.
Ottoman forces, which had conquered the nearby Al-Ḥasā province of Saudi Arabia, occupied Qatar in 1871 at the
invitation of the ruler’s son, then left following the Saudi reconquest of Al-Ḥasā in 1913. In 1916 Britain signed a treaty
with Qatar’s leader that resembled earlier agreements with other Gulf states, giving Britain control over foreign policy
in return for British protection. In 1935 Qatar signed a concession agreement with the Iraq Petroleum
Company; four years later oil was discovered. Oil was not recovered on a commercial scale, however,
until 1949. The revenues from the oil company, later named Petroleum Development (Qatar) Limited
and then the Qatar Petroleum Company, rose dramatically. The distribution of these revenues stirred
serious infighting in the Thani dynasty, prompting the British to intervene in the succession of 1949
and eventually precipitating a palace coup in 1972 that brought Sheikh Khalifa ibn Hamad Al Thani to
power.
Founder of Qatar
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani (1851 – 1878)
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Thani is the first Ruler of Qatar and one of its eminent
leaders. He united the Qatari tribes and the country in a difficult stage, and
was known of wisdom, far-sightedness and love of literature and poetry .
Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Bin Thani (1878 – 1913)
Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Bin Thani is The founder of the State of Qatar.
A military leader, judge and scholar, knight and poet possessing both gallantry
and magnanimity. For the sake of defending Qatar he fought many wars, and
perils could not impede his inclination to defy hardships, end injustice and
protect the oppressed.
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Al-Thani
1913 - 1949
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Al Thani
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Jassim Al Thani is the
third Ruler of the State of Qatar. He was
known for his piety, righteousness and vast
knowledge. During his tenure the first oil
well was drilled in the country. He proved
himself as a shrewd and gifted negotiator
during the negotiations with oil companies.
He was a far-sighted statesman.
Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al-Thani
1949 - 1960
Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al Thani
Sheikh Ali Bin Abdullah Al Thani is the
fourth Ruler of the State of Qatar. He was
known by solemnity wisdom, forbearance,
pursuance of a path of conciliation and
consolidation of common word, the high
moral character, high personal traits and
noble qualities. During his tenure the country
exported the first oil shipment, marking the
actual entry into the oil age, and a new period
of social and economic development.
Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al-Thani
1960 - 1972
Sheikh Ahmad Bin Ali Al Thani
The Fifth Ruler of Qatar and the first
Ruler to bear the title "Amir". He was
noted for his solemnity, wisdom and
careful discretion in tackling issues.
He followed a path of conciliation and
consolidation of common word,
during his reign the Shura (advisory)
Council was formed and the first
interim basic law was promulgated.
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al-
Thani We do not
know why
his father is
not here
1995 - 1972
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Hamad Al Thani is the
Sixth Ruler of the State of Qatar. His reign
had seen many achievements such as the re-
organization of the government, the Interim
Basic law was amended, the country
concluded a number of agreements to extract
and market oil, schools and colleges were set
up and the first university in the country was
established.
Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani
HH The Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin
Khalifa Al Thani
1995 - 2013
He is the former Amir of the State of Qatar,
and one of its iconic leaders, and the
architect of its modern revival. During his
reign, which witnessed massive economic,
social and cultural development, the State of
Qatar extended its status amongst the Arab
and international community.
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani born 3
June 1980 is the Emir of Qatar. He is the fourth
son of the previous Emir, Hamad bin Khalifa.
He has been the ruler of Qatar since 2013 when
his father abdicated the throne. Tamim had been
the heir apparent since 2003 when his older
brother Sheikh Jassim renounced his claim to
the throne.
He is the monarch of Qatar, which is an
absolute monarchy. He has been involved in
efforts to raise Qatar's international profile
through hosting sports events, as well as buying
Paris Saint-Germain F.C.
